Article
PAVA spray used disproportionately against black and muslim prisoners

The official guidance is that prison officers are permitted to use PAVA spray when there is: “serious violence or an imminent or perceived risk of it”.
Tags: Warwickshire Police
Advertisement
Job of the week
Chief Inspector Promotion Board – 2025

- Nottinghamshire Police
- Various County Locations
- £67,509.00 to £70,200.00 per annum pro-rata
We are looking for inspirational individuals who share our ambition to deliver our Proud to Serve Pledge. You will be able to lead, build successful relationships with partners, and uphold our organisational standards. You will have a strong track record of delivery, have demonstrable experience across all aspects of policing, and must embody and promote the force’s PROUD values.
Read more