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Islanders will be asked what they think about plans for the States of Jersey police to carry Taser stun guns.

The Education and Home Affairs panel are reviewing the proposal by the Home Affairs minister to allow police officers to use Tasers.

The minister, Senator Ian Le Marquand, said the police should have them to protect public safety.

But the panel said concerns had been raised that such weapons could hurt people and destroy trust in the police.

Deputy Jeremy Maçon, the chairman of the panel, said: "The scrutiny review is an opportunity for people to have their say on this important issue prior to the States debate.

"We welcome comments from members of the public and have set up an online survey to make it easy for people to contact us."

The review will consider when Tasers might be used in Jersey, the alternatives, the human rights issues, the costs involved and police training.

There will be a public hearing on 27 April when the panel will interview the minister and the police chief.