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International Standard: 10 Basic Human Rights Standards for Law Enforcement Officials

10 October, 2011

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction to the Toolkit

Introduction to the 10 Basic Standards

Background

Basic Standards
Basic Standard 1: Equal protection
Basic Standard 2: Respectful treatment
Basic Standard 3: Use of force
Basic Standard 4: Policing nonviolent assemblies
Basic Standard 5: Use of lethal force
Basic Standard 6: Arresting persons
Basic Standard 7: Detainees rights
Basic Standard 8: Humane treatment of detainees
Basic Standard 9: Refusal to obey unjust orders
Basic Standard 10: Report violations