Queensland police have “overturned” the ban of a controversial and potentially deadly chokehold after it was outlawed just over a month ago.
The use of the lateral vascular neck restraint (LVNR), also known as the “sleeper” chokehold, was banned on April 14 following a 12-month review, bringing Queensland into line with other states and territories.
Queensland police have now clarified the “ban” and cleared police to use the LVNR hold in dangerous situations.
“A clarification was issued to QPS officers on May 15 reaffirming that the LVNR not be used in the course of ordinary policing duties and outlining statutory provisions concerning force that may lawfully be used to prevent death or grievous bodily harm,” a police spokesman told AAP….