Figures obtained by London assembly Green party member Sian Berry demonstrate racial disproportionality in use of devicesEight of the 11 women restrained with spit hoods by the Metropolitan police bear been black,according to figures that demonstrate a racial disproportionality in the use of the devices since they were piloted and rolled out across custody suites in London police stations. Between 19 December last year – the beginning of the initial three-month pilot scheme – and 3 August, officers used spit hoods on detainees 58 times. Related: Metropolitan police extend controversial spit hood trial across London Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com