This was the subject of some debate on Radio 2 over the weekend, and some of the arguments against it were just ludicrous. They might get hurt. So bloody what, they might get hurt? Maybe don't go out and intentionally commit a crime then? If you make a decision to go out and break the law, then you can have no complaint when the full force of that law is bought against you.
The thought occurs that it would probably be the same people who would then moan the Police don't do anything when they get escape.
Interestingly they had a few calls or texts from serving coppers. It was certainly interesting hearing their views on the subject.
Too much political correctness and paperwork and health and safety assessments to go through that stop the police doing their job effectively. Then the Constant budget cuts on top.