The Northern Territory has banned spit hoods on young people in police custody, but no alternative has been implemented

ABC NEWS (Australia) 2022-10-07

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A review of spit hood use and changes in Queensland and South Australia has lead the Northern Territory to ban the restraint device. But police say without an alternative they will be required to use force
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