Calls for ban on police pointing Tasers at children

Calls for ban on police pointing Tasers at children

Photo Andrew Matthews PA Images/PA Wire Chris Haines, ICNN Senedd reporter Human rights experts called for a ban on the “traumatising” use of Tasers against children by police, warning the “unacceptable” use of force runs contrary to children’s rights. Rhian Croke, of the Children’s Legal Centre Wales, said mounting evidence shows systemic discrimination – with black, disabled and poorer children more likely to be the target. Dr Croke expressed …