A Global Lethal Force Monitor: Comparative Opportunities and Challenges. Issue 1 (February 2023)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Rappert, Brian; Adang, Otto; De Paepe, Jasper; Dymond, Abi; Easton, Marleen; Probert, Thomas
• Is Part Of: Homicide studies. Volume 27:Issue 1(2023)
• Page Start: 187
• Page End: 203
• Publication Date: 2023-02
• Subjects: lethal force -- law enforcement agencies -- accountability -- data -- comparison; Homicide -- Periodicals; 364.152
• DOI: 10.1177/10887679221121146
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1088-7679

Abstract

Comparison across jurisdictions is one way of assessing the appropriateness of lethal force resulting from the actions of law enforcement agencies. This article sets out a vision for a global use of force monitor that can enable meaningful comparisons between law enforcement agencies. It examines some of the opportunities and challenges associated with developing such a monitor in relation to (i) the legal frameworks in place governing use of lethal force; (ii) how official state agencies record and respond to deaths; and (iii) the contexts for the use of lethal force.