There are indications that, in several countries, such weapons are abused for the purpose of torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment.
Léirítear go mbaintear mí-úsáid as airm den sórt sin i roinnt tíortha le haghaidh céastóireachta nó le haghaidh íde nó pionós eile atá cruálach, mídhaonna nó táireach.