Scientific Advisory Committee on the Medical Implications of Less-Lethal Weapons

Scientific Advisory Committee on the Medical Implications of Less-Lethal Weapons

The Scientific Advisory Committee on the Medical Implications of Less-Lethal Weapons (SACMILL) is a UK-based committee that provides independent advice to the Ministry of Defence on the medical and physiological implications of less-lethal weapons. Pronounced as /ˈsaɪəntɪfɪk ædˈvaɪsəri kəˈmɪti ɒn ðə ˈmɛdɪkəl ɪmplɪˈkeɪʃənz ɒv lɛs-ˈliːθəl ˈwɛpənz/.

Etymology

The term "less-lethal weapons" refers to weapons that are designed to minimize fatalities and lasting harm to individuals, while still achieving the desired effects in controlling or repelling hostile actions. The term "Scientific Advisory Committee on the Medical Implications of Less-Lethal Weapons" is derived from the committee's role in providing scientific advice on these types of weapons.

Related Terms

• Less-lethal weapon: A weapon intended to be less likely to kill a living target than conventional weapons. It is often used in situations where lethal force is not warranted.
• Ministry of Defence (United Kingdom): The UK government department responsible for implementing the defence policy set by the country's government, and is the headquarters of the British Armed Forces.
• United Kingdom: A sovereign country located off the north-western coast of the European mainland.

Role and Function

The SACMILL's primary role is to provide independent advice to the Ministry of Defence on the medical and physiological implications of less-lethal weapons. This includes assessing the potential risks and benefits of these weapons, as well as their potential impact on health and safety. The committee also advises on the appropriate use of these weapons in different contexts, such as in crowd control or in situations where the use of lethal force is not appropriate.

See Also

• Non-lethal weapon
• Police use of force
• Riot control

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Scientific Advisory Committee on the Medical Implications of Less-Lethal Weapons
• Wikipedia's article - Scientific Advisory Committee on the Medical Implications of Less-Lethal Weapons

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