联合王国在青年监狱中喷洒胡椒喷雾,以遏制暴力,并因对未成年人使用武力而受到批评。
UK to deploy pepper spray in youth jails to curb violence, facing criticism for using force on minors.
联合王国政府计划向青少年罪犯机构引进一种合成胡椒喷雾剂PAVA,以应对日益严重的暴力。
The UK government plans to introduce PAVA, a synthetic pepper spray, in youth offender institutions to address rising violence.
从今年夏季开始,PAVA将部署在三个设施,审查期为12个月。
Used only by specially trained officers in serious cases, PAVA will be deployed in three facilities starting this summer, with a 12-month review period.
这一举动受到霍华德刑法改革联盟的批评,该联盟认为这一举动大大加强了对儿童的暴力。
The move faces criticism from the Howard League for Penal Reform, which views it as a significant increase in force against children.