The department has updated the policy, after reports of women handcuffed to hospital beds.

It says restraints will no longer be used on women more than 30 weeks pregnant, in labour, or staying in hospital after giving birth.

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In spite of a second half collapse at Murrayfield, the All Blacks will head for London tomorrow with their grand slam hopes alive 13:07

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Leg spinner Ish Sodhi is vowing to continue adding to his toolkit as the Black Caps look to take a 2-1 T20 series lead over the West Indies in this afternoon's third match in Nelson 12:37

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Soccer:
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Law and Order:
Queensland Police data reveals almost 50 per cent drop in recorded road safety enforcement in five years 11:17

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