What is it? The report, Independent Review of Restraint in Juvenile Settings, is an overview of the current use of restraint across the youth secure estate in England and Wales.
Why was it done? In July 2007 the government ordered an independent review into the use of restraint in young offender institutions (YOIs), secure children's homes (SCHs) and secure training centres (STCs).
It followed the inquests of 14-year-old Adam Rickwood and 15-year-old Gareth Myatt, who died after being restrained in custody.
The independent chairs of the review, Peter Smallridge and Andrew Williamson, looked at current policy and practice of restraint across the youth secure estate.
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