The electric shock had immobilised him but left him otherwise ... widely used law enforcement tools in the world: the Taser stun gun. Jack Higson Cover Jr. was born on April 6, 1920, in New ...

Law enforcement agencies are using inherently abusive direct contact electric shock weapons – including stun guns and electric shock batons– on the street, at borders, in migrant and refugee detention ...

The effects of an electric shock vary depending on its source and severity. For example, shocks from light switches may be mild, while contact with industrial power sources can cause severe effects.

Amnesty International on Thursday called for a global, legally binding treaty to regulate the production and use of electric shock equipment such as s ...