22AProhibition on use of spit hoods

#### 22A Prohibition on use of spit hoods 22A Prohibition on use of spit hoods > > (1) Each of the following officers exercising functions under this Act must not use a spit hood in the exercise of the functions— > > > > > (a) a juvenile justice officer, > > > > > (b) a correctional officer, > > > > > (c) a police officer. > > > > Note— > > > > A contravention of this subsection may constitute an unauthorised or unreasonable use of force. > > > (2) Subsection (1)— > > > > > (a) applies despite any other provision of this Act or another Act or law, and > > > > > (b) does not limit section 22. > > > (3) In this section— > > > > spit hood— > > > > > (a) means a covering, however described, intended to be placed over a person’s head to prevent the person from spitting on, or biting, another person, but > > > > > (b) does not include a helmet designed to prevent self-harm, even if the helmet incorporates a part designed to stop spittle. > > **s 22A:** Ins 2024 No 5, Sch 1.