Belly chain (restraint)

Belly chain (restraint)

A belly chain is a restraint worn by prisoners, consisting of a chain around the waist, to which the prisoner's hands may be chained or cuffed. Sometimes the ankles are also connected by means of longer chains. Such restraints are often used in the U.S. in court rooms, or for transporting prisoners, or in other public situations as a safeguard against escape.

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