Police Use of Force Under International Law

The first detailed description of when and how the police may use force under the international law of law enforcement.

List of contents

Introduction; 1. A history of law enforcement; 2. Policing and social and economic policy; 3. Core principles governing use of force for law enforcement; 4. Use of firearms; 5. Use of 'less-lethal' weapons; 6. Facilitating peaceful protest and ensuring crowd safety during assemblies; 7. Use of force in custodial settings; 8. Use of force in counterterrorism; 9. Private security and use of force; 10. Counterpiracy at sea; 11. Accountability; Index.

About the author

Stuart Casey-Maslen is honorary professor at the Law Faculty of the University of Pretoria. He holds a doctorate in international humanitarian law, a master's degree in international human rights law, and a master's degree in forensic ballistics. He was formerly head of research at the Geneva Academy of International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights and is editor of the Mine Action Review, an assessment of the implementation of international disarmament law published by Norwegian People's Aid.Sean Connolly is an expert on policy development and implementation across the public sector, especially in reducing inequality and promoting community safety and involvement. He has particular experience in programme management of neighbourhood-based regeneration programmes. Most recently he was Intelligence and Analysis Manager at Birmingham City Council, managing a partnership approach to shared intelligence across the police, the council, and the National Health Service with a view to supporting families with multiple needs.

Summary

For the first time, this book offers a detailed explanation of the principles of necessity, proportionality and precaution in regulating the use of force in international law. It also explores the use of force by law enforcement agencies in a range of scenarios and considers the impact of human rights.

Product details

• Authors: Stuart Casey-Maslen, Stuart (University of Pretoria) Casey-Maslen, Stuart (University of Pretoria) Conn Casey-Maslen, Casey-Maslen Stuart, Sean Connolly, Sean (University of Pretoria) Connolly
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.12.2018
• EAN: 9781316649381
• ISBN: 978-1-316-64938-1
• No. of pages: 435
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Law > Criminal law, criminal procedural law, criminology; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Criminology, LAW / Criminal Procedure, LAW / International, LAW / Public, POLITICAL SCIENCE / Law Enforcement, Public International Law, Legal aspects of criminology, Police law & police procedures, Criminology: legal aspects, Police law and police procedures