What happened
A court-related news brief says police rules permit the use of pellet guns for crowd control in public disorder situations. The brief also describes limitations and procedural conditions that police must follow when such force-based measures are used.
Background and earlier position
In crowd management, police responses typically aim to maintain public order while limiting harm. Weapons that can injure people raise higher governance concerns, so policing tools used in crowds are expected to operate under strict rules, defined conditions, and accountability mechanisms.
What changed now
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