Stop the Unlawful Use of Police Batons
Around the world, governments are cracking down on protests by misusing police batons. Intended as "less lethal" tools, these weapons have become instruments of severe repression, torture, and human rights violations.
The Spectrum of Misuse
This section explores the disturbing patterns of human rights violations identified by our research. While batons are categorized as less-lethal, click through the chart below to understand how they are actively used in violation of international law.
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Interactive Findings
Select a segment on the chart to reveal specific details regarding how police batons are misused to inflict life-altering injuries and enforce repression.
Ground Reality: Case Study
To understand the human cost of unregulated baton use, review this documented incident. This interactive timeline walks through a specific event, highlighting the sudden and unjustified escalation of violence.
During a protest demanding police accountability, a young man was apprehended by the authorities.
Time to End the Torture Trade
A primary driver of these abuses is the lack of international regulation. The trade in batons remains largely unchecked, allowing these weapons to flow into the hands of security forces with known track records of human rights violations. Explore the three critical steps required from governments below.
Robust Implementation of Standards
Governments must effectively and robustly implement the UN Basic Principles on the Use of Force and Firearms. This foundational step ensures that domestic law enforcement agencies are bound by internationally recognized standards that prioritize de-escalation and strictly limit the use of force to instances of absolute necessity.
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