NSPCC Statement on physical restraint in secure training centres
Statement - 19 July 2010
NSPCC director of strategy and development, Phillip Noyes said:
"These shocking revelations graphically illustrate the cruel and degrading violence inflicted at times on children in custody. On occasions these restraint techniques have resulted in children suffering broken arms, noses, wrists and fingers.
Even though these children have committed offences we must remember they are still children, and some are as young as twelve.
Painful restraint is a clear breach of children's human rights against some of the most vulnerable youngsters in society and does not have a place in decent society."
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