Description
NON-LETHAL USE AND THE NON-USE OF WEAPONS BY POLICE OFFICERS
Book Summary
This work offers a comprehensive analysis of the national and international regulatory framework governing the non-lethal use of weapons by police officers. The reader will find a detailed study of the scenarios in which this authority may be exercised, its limits, and the legal safeguards provided for the protection of citizens. Drawing on the case law of the European Court of Human Rights and the Supreme Court, the book addresses the oversight of police operations and the criminal and civil liability regarding victims, while also integrating the perspective of the person protected by armed force.
What is it about?
The work examines the delicate balance between the police's mission to ensure public safety and the use of armed force—a power that, although it can be lethal in the face of serious threats, in most cases does not reach that level of harm. The author breaks down the applicable regulatory framework, analyzing the legal limits and procedural guarantees that protect citizens. It delves into the control and preparation of police operations, as well as the criminal and civil liability derived from the improper use of force.
Additionally, the book incorporates a less common perspective: that of the person being protected by police action from attacks by third parties. The final part has a practical focus and applies the aforementioned categories to the most contentious areas today, such as the treatment of individuals with mental health disorders, the protection of victims of racism, the control of mass protests, border protection, and the management of states of alarm, exception, and siege.
Main Topics
- Legal regime for the non-lethal use of weapons by police
- Legal limits and citizen safeguards against police coercion
- Case law of the European Court of Human Rights and the Supreme Court
- Oversight and preparation of police operations
- Criminal and civil liability of officers
- Protection of vulnerable individuals (mental health disorders, victims of racism)
- Management of mass protests, borders, and states of emergency
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at legal professionals, especially specialists in constitutional and administrative law, as well as members of the Security Forces and Corps. It is also highly useful for researchers, academics, and postgraduate students interested in the regulation of the use of force, human rights, and public safety. Likewise, it may interest policymakers and public managers who work on the design of security policies.
What this book provides
- A rigorous and updated analysis of the national and international regulatory framework on the non-lethal use of weapons.
- A practical vision applied to real-life contentious scenarios, such as protest control or border protection.
- A dual perspective that considers both the rights of citizens and the protection work of the police.
- A detailed study of relevant case law, which allows for an understanding of the actual application of the rules.
- A reference tool for the preparation of police operations and the evaluation of their legality.
Technical Details
- Author: CUESTA BARCENA, DAVID A.
- Publisher: J.M.BOSCH
- Language: Spanish
- Topic: CONSTITUTIONAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE LAW
- Collection: SECURITY AND DEFENSE COLLECTION
- Edition Date: March 2025
- Number of pages: 360
- Weight: 800 g
Editorial Assessment
This monograph is presented as an essential reference for those who need to understand the legal limits of police use of force. Its approach, which combines legal rigor with the analysis of practical and contentious cases, makes it a work of great utility for both the academic and professional fields. The inclusion of case law from the ECHR and the Supreme Court provides a solid and updated foundation that allows the reader to form a well-founded criterion on a matter of great social and legal relevance.