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Civil law test should apply in police use of force says court

The Court has ruled in favour of the IOPC regarding their decision to bring misconduct proceedings against firearms officer W80.

Civil law test should apply in police use of force says court

Date - 5th July 2023
By - Cachella Smith
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The Supreme Court has ruled that the civil law test should apply for disciplinary proceedings for use of force in self-defence cases, following an appeal that fireamrs officer W80 had brought against the IOPC.  It means that officers cannot...
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