Migrant detention officers banned from handcuffing criminals before deportation for fear it could cause crooks stress

Credit: PA Next MIGRANT detention officers have been banned from handcuffing all criminals before deportation over fears it could be stressful for crooks. After a spate of violence, security staff at some airport holding facilities were putting the restraints on every detainee before they were taken on to planes. An Independent Monitoring Board report says using restraints during transfers from holding cells ’caused significant stress and anguish’ Credit: PA Migrant detention officers have been banned from handcuffing all criminals before deportation Credit: PA Advertisement Jail inspectors have demanded the approach is axed, saying it is too upsetting for offenders and illegal migrants going home. An Independent Monitoring Board report says using restraints during transfers from holding cells “caused significant stress and anguish, specifically to those with a criminal record”. Sign up for The Sun newsletter Thank you! Email address Please provide a valid email. Your info will be used in accordance with our Privacy Policy You'll now receive top stories, breaking news, and more, straight to your email. The review revealed that workers at Home Office contractor Mitie Care & Custody started placing all adult deportees in handcuffs last year to prevent attacks on staff and the public. Mitie manages deportation facilities at Gatwick , Luton and Stansted airports. READ MORE ON MIGRANTS TUNNEL WARFARE How 'human mole' migrant smugglers send thousands towards UK in Putin plot YACHT DOWN Smuggler, 38, using yacht to charge migrants £13k to sneak into UK is deported But the IMB says the blanket use of cuffs was an “incorrect application” of short-term holding facility rules. They told bosses automatically cuffing everyone is not compliant with regulations that say deportees must be protected from “curiosity and insult” to maintain their dignity. The violence last year includes a female passenger launching what was described as a prolonged attack on border guards at Bristol airport’s holding room. Officers ended up putting her in handcuffs to stop the assault. Advertisement Most read in The Sun DOCTOR HIT Cops probing murder of celeb surgeon identify woman suspected of ordering hit TOP GEAR PAL My pal Ranulph Fiennes 'shouldn't be in a care home' Jeremy Clarkson blasts DEADLY DRUG Two Ole Miss students found dead on same day 'bought Kratom pills days before' GREENS 'CAPTURE' Green Party may have been captured by 'extremists & racists', warns top MP