UK government faces possible court case over exports of riot control gear to US
Claimant is trying to stop sales of teargas and rubber bullets after reports of police brutality
The British government faces possible legal action over exports of riot control equipment to US authorities amid concerns about police brutality following a wave of protests sparked by George Floyd’s death.
Lawyers have sent a pre-action protocol letter, the first step in a potential high court challenge, to the international trade secretary, Liz Truss, in an attempt to stop sales of equipment including CS gas, teargas and rubber bullets.
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