Article 40 Mechanical restraintI1
United Kingdom
(1)
Without prejudice to the power to use reasonable force under section 97 of the Act, a detainee may only be put under mechanical restraint in accordance with paragraph (2) or rule 41.
(2)
A detainee may be placed in handcuffs for the purpose of safe custody during their removal from one place or establishment to another.
(3)
A detainee shall not be subjected to any form of mechanical restraint as a punishment.