Tear gas should be banned under international human rights law
The use of tear gas is rightfully banned in warfare, and should equally be banned as a riot control agent in law enforcement contexts
(Toronto, September 3, 2020) — The use of tear gas - particularly CS gas - as a riot control agent, cannot be reconciled with respect for fundamental human rights and should therefore be banned entirely in international law, the University of Toronto’s International Human Rights Program (IHRP) said in a report released today.
