‘Less lethal’ deaths: courts examine role of controversial police weapons before three Australians died

In Australia, a series of inquests and civil cases are examining the use of "less lethal" police weapons following the deaths of at least three people within four months. The individuals died after being shot with projectiles like bean-bag rounds and stun guns in their homes. These weapons, argued by police forces to be a less harmful alternative to firearms, are now under scrutiny regarding their potential role in causing fatalities. The investigations aim to determine if current police practices regarding the use of force need to be revised. The outcomes of these cases could significantly impact how law enforcement utilizes these controversial weapons in the future.