http://www.theage.com.au/articles/2004/11/22/1100972323593.html?oneclick=true
John Mangan
"Victoria's police have welcomed the go-ahead to use stun guns. But legal and civil rights groups say the Taser is not as safe or effective as it's made out to be. according to the gun's supporters - such as the Victorian Government, which last week approved its use by police - it doesn't cause any lasting injury or ill-effects.
But while this space-age device, known by its brand name, Taser, sounds perfect for police wanting to disarm villains without running the risk of incurring fatalities using their conventional weapons, critics are increasingly concerned that authorities are rushing into approving weapons that might have unforeseen and disturbing consequences."
