"Amnesty International UK has warned that police using a new 10-shot super Taser is fundamentally dangerous after the Metropolitan Police was hit with a fresh scandal. The charity said the new Taser 10 (T10) electro-shock weapon carries a set of new risks, with the potential for serious unintended injuries, especially among children. It also highlighted the potential for misuse against a backdrop of police disproportionality and poor accountability."
"The warning comes as the UK's largest force has become embroiled in controversy once again following the release of a BBC Panorama documentary. The Met is facing accusations of racism, misogyny and misuse of force after officers at a London police station were secretly filmed making offensive comments and bragging about using violence. In the wake of the footage, Amnesty said that giving police a 10-shot super Taser without first strengthening the rules to limit Taser use to genuinely life-threatening situations raises fundamental safety concerns."
The Independent solicits donations to fund on-the-ground journalists and keeps reporting free by avoiding paywalls, relying on supporters who can afford to pay. The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum and sends journalists to speak to both sides of stories. Amnesty International UK warned that the new 10-shot Taser 10 (T10) is fundamentally dangerous, citing risks of serious unintended injuries, especially among children, and potential for misuse amid police disproportionality and poor accountability. BBC Panorama footage prompted accusations of racism, misogyny and misuse of force against the Metropolitan Police, and Amnesty urged tighter rules to limit Taser use to genuine life-threatening situations.
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