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UIN 56034

Riot Control Weapons

answeredUnited Kingdom· UK Parliament· EN

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8 June 2020

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26 August 2020 · Answer

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26 August 2020

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Summary

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, in what circumstances (a) rubber bullets and (b) tear gas are authorised for use in the UK.

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  1. 8 June 2020

    Written question

    To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, in what circumstances (a) rubber bullets and (b) tear gas are authorised for use in the UK.

    Source: Commons

  2. 26 August 2020

    Answer

    Rubber bullets and tear gas are not authorised for use by police forces in the United Kingdom. Guidance on the use of equipment such as Attenuating Energy Projectiles and the use of irritant sprays is set out in the College of Policing Authorised Professi...

    Source: Written answer

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