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EU: Council of the European Union: HISTORICAL DOCUMENT: Restricted document, now de-classified from 27 November 2002: Post 11 September 2001 planning: Committee for Civilian aspects of Crisis management

27 October 2012

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Primarily concerned with "Regulations for the use of force including firearms" and includes "Use of batons", "Use of riot control agents" and "Use of Pepper Spray": Compendium of principles for the use of force and consequent guidance for the issue of rules of engagement (ROE) for police officers participating in EU crisis management operations (12415-rev6-02,pdf)

Consistent police practice since this was adopted have re-drawn the rules as it says that :

(c) When using batons, police officers should always aim for arms or legs and avoid contact with the head;

(d) Before using batons to disperse unruly mobs or to clear streets, buildings etc the police shall give the wrongdoers notice of their intention to use batons and if possible allow time for them to respond positively. However, if those people are 'trapped' for whatever reason and are not in a position to obey such orders they should not be subjected to a baton charge."

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