"the Home Office gave permission for them to be used in non-deadly-force situations"

the problem with this, is that tasers can be deadly, so there use in non-deadly-force situations is inappropriate.

If, like lethal force, there were a defined set of circumstances in which tasers could be used, and clearance needed before hand, i would be perfectly happy for every cop in the country to carry one. Whichever way, the penalties for inappropriate use need to be severe, we only have to look at america to see how they are being abused