SPA postgraduate organises an Experts Meeting to discuss the use of the electric-shock weapon the TASER™ in the UK.
Abi Dymond, who is researching Security, Conflict and Justice, worked with her supervisors at Exeter, Professor Brian Rappert, and the University of Bristol, as well as with the Criminal Justice Centre at Queen Mary, University of London and with colleagues at the South West Doctoral Training Centre, to bring together a wide range of participants. The event, held at Queen Mary, University of London, was attended by representatives from the Association of Chief Police Officers, the College of Policing, the Police Federation, the Home Office, the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory, the Scientific Advisory Committee on the Medical Implications of Less Lethal Weapons and medical professionals, the Independent Police Complaints Commission and from relevant companies and NGOs, as well as academics, lawyers representing individuals subject to TASER, and TASER officers and trainers.
Download a about the event, which was funded by the ESRC via the South West Doctoral Training Centre.