Such techniques are already banned in secure children's homes (SCHs), but are allowed in young offender institutions (YOIs) and secure training centres (STCs), as well as when escorting young people to and from youth custody in all three types of provision.
Taylor's appointment has been announced in a letter from youth justice minister Edward Argar to shadow children's minister Emma Lewell-Buck.
"I am pleased to be writing to advise you that Charlie Taylor has agreed to lead this piece of work, states Argar in the letter.
"He will bring excellent knowledge and experience after leading the government's comprehensive review of youth justice in 2016, and spending much of his career in various educational and behavioural management roles
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