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Injury during firearms instruction

One case of The Criminal Chamber related to criminal services.

Supreme Court · Second Chamber (Penal) · 2022

ECLI:ES:TS:2022:2543

What the Supreme Court considered and decided

The Supreme Court upheld an instructor’s conviction for gross negligence after live ammunition was used in a demonstration and a student was injured. It examined the omitted firearms safety checks.

What this helps explain

Professional experience may give effect to the duty of care required when developing a particularly dangerous activity.

Editorial summary from the official note of the CGPJ. It describes this resolution, without certifying the subsequent evolution of the procedure. It should be read with the legislation applicable to its facts, reforms and subsequent case law.

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