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UK Police Use-of-Force Rules to Change
New regulations will alter how police officers' use of force is reviewed. The changes may end misconduct proceedings against an officer who shot a driver in London in 2022.
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The updated rules would affect reviews of incidents in which officers discharge firearms. Officials said the revisions address how such cases are assessed after initial criminal proceedings conclude.
Background on the 2022 incident In 2022, a police marksman shot Chris Kaba in South-East London after Kaba attempted to ram police vehicles. The shooting led to misconduct proceedings against the officer. Under the forthcoming regulations, the marksman may no longer face those proceedings.
The policy shift applies to similar cases where criminal charges were not pursued. The changes are expected to take effect after formal approval by relevant authorities.
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