231AProhibition on use of spit hoods

#### 231A Prohibition on use of spit hoods 231A Prohibition on use of spit hoods > > (1) A police officer or other detention officer exercising functions under this Act, including under Part 16, must not use a spit hood in the exercise of the functions. > > > > Note— > > > > A contravention of this subsection may constitute an unauthorised or unreasonable use of force. > > > (2) Subsection (1) applies despite any other provision of this Act or another Act or law. > > > (3) In this section— > > > > authorised place of detention has the same meaning as in Part 16. > > > > detention officer has the same meaning as in Part 16. > > > > 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 231A:** Ins 2024 No 5, Sch 4.