Queensland police told they can still use ‘banned’ chokehold amid union pressure
by Australian Associated Press from on (#6BR9N)
Union head Ian Leavers says commissioner Katarina Carroll issued unlawful direction' to officers in April
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 14 April following a 12-month review, bringing Queensland into line with other states and territories.
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