Ellie Roy, chief executive of the Youth Justice Board, has written to secure training centres (STCs) banning the use of the double basket hold and the nose distraction technique until further notice.
The nose distraction technique is particularly controversial because it is designed to cause pain. It was used on 14-year-old Adam Rickwood in Hassockfield STC in August 2004, shortly before he committed suicide.
Roy said that the physical control in care (PCC) management board has been told that a panel of medical experts currently reviewing PCC techniques had expressed concerns.
"The panel had identified some potential risks with the double basket hold and had also queried the need to retain the nose distraction technique," she said.
"On this basis, ministers have taken the decision to suspend use of these two techniques."
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