If the account presented by the Deputy was accurate there would be reason to question the procedure followed in this case.
My information, however, is that the picture presented is not, in fact, correct. By way of background I should say that last year following a number of serious incidents involving prisoners escaping from prison escorts, I ordered a major review of the arrangements in place for prison escorts. Arising from this review a new type of restraint was introduced into service. These restraints are more secure than older types while at the same time allowing prisoners ample freedom of movement. It is incorrect to imply that these restraints are excessively restrictive and certainly quite wrong to describe them as "wrist breaker handcuffs". They are a necessary protection for the public and for the officers who have to escort prisoners, no more or no less.