Written Question·Home Office·UIN 82187

Police: Stun Guns

Tabled: 14 October 2025
Answered: 22 October 2025

Question

Siân Berry

Green PartyBrighton Pavilion

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to the press notice entitled New Taser approved for UK police forces to protect public, published on 2 October 2025 and the SACMILL statement on the medical implications of the Taser 10

Answer

Sarah Jones
Taser provides police officers with an important tactical option to protect the public and save lives. As with any use of force, Taser must only be used when it is reasonable, proportionate and necessary in the circumstances. The decision to approve Taser...

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