When police kill in the line of duty mistaken belief, professional misconduct and ethical duties after R. (W80)
Martin, R.
(2021).
When police kill in the line of duty mistaken belief, professional misconduct and ethical duties after R. (W80).
Criminal Law Review,
2021(8), 662 - 683.
(2021).
When police kill in the line of duty mistaken belief, professional misconduct and ethical duties after R. (W80).
Criminal Law Review,
2021(8), 662 - 683.
The article critically analyses the use-of-force standard and mistaken belief in police professional misconduct hearings in light of the decision of the Court of Appeal in R. (W80) . The article argues that, as a matter of law and principle, the proper interpretation of the use-of-force standard is an objective one.