Law Society Public Debate Series – Does Taser use breach fundamental human rights?
Overview
CPD hours 1.5
Tasers have been carried by the police since 2003. The aim of Taser use is to prevent conflict, protect life and resolve disputes. However, people have been injured by Taser guns during peaceful protests, when being arrested and when they have already been put in handcuffs.
This debate will help the profession look at not only legal context but also moral and human rights context of Taser use. During the debate each speaker will share their views so as to develop a balanced view of Taser use in the UK.
The Law Society Public Debate Series is being held in association with the Huffington Post. Sign up to the Huffington Post UK newsletter here.
Programme18:00 - 18:30 Registration and refreshments
18:30 - 19:45 Debate
19:45 - 20.45 Drinks in the Law Society bar
Speakers
Mike Kellett, CPT's most used expert and an ex English police officer
Richard Edwards, Associate Head of the Law Department and Principal Lecturer in Law at the University of the West of England
Alastair Logan, The Law Society's Human Rights Committee
Olivier Sprague, Amnesty International
Simon Chesterman, lead for armed policing, Deputy Chief Constable
Sophie Khan, McMillan Williams Solicitors
Tasers have been carried by the police since 2003. The aim of Taser use is to prevent conflict, protect life and resolve disputes. However, people have been injured by Taser guns during peaceful protests, when being arrested and when they have already been put in handcuffs.
This debate will help the profession look at not only legal context but also moral and human rights context of Taser use. During the debate each speaker will share their views so as to develop a balanced view of Taser use in the UK.
The Law Society Public Debate Series is being held in association with the Huffington Post. Sign up to the Huffington Post UK newsletter here.
Programme18:00 - 18:30 Registration and refreshments
18:30 - 19:45 Debate
19:45 - 20.45 Drinks in the Law Society bar
Speakers
Mike Kellett, CPT's most used expert and an ex English police officer
Richard Edwards, Associate Head of the Law Department and Principal Lecturer in Law at the University of the West of England
Alastair Logan, The Law Society's Human Rights Committee
Olivier Sprague, Amnesty International
Simon Chesterman, lead for armed policing, Deputy Chief Constable
Sophie Khan, McMillan Williams Solicitors
Who should attend?
This event is open to both members of the Law Society and the public. This debate is recommended for anyone interested in the debate topic, including:
- Law Society members
- Corporate Counsel
- Academics
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