From: Jeremy Peter Howells, [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Steve's recollections are probably based on the
implementation of the 'Riot Act' provisions by military
units, this was generally superceded in the 1970's with
the realisation that it could never be applied again in
the UK (even in Northern Ireland) without a public
outcry so great that no Government would sanction it.
Use of proportional force aganst the rioters is obviously
legal and firearms or other lethal force could be used
where necessary. Also I doubt many members of the public
would be volunteering their services in a riot these days.
Regards
Jerry
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