10 basic human rights standards for law enforcement officials

London: Amnesty International, 1998

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This quick reference document for law enforcement officials includes some fundamental standards to be included in police training and police practice and is based on United Nations law enforcement, criminal justice and human rights standards. In particular, the ten standards are taken from the Universal Declaration of Human Rights; other United Nations law enforcement, criminal justice and human rights instruments directly relevant to police work; and the United Nations Code of Conduct for Law Enforcement Officials, the United Nations Standard Minimum Rules and the United Nations Body of Principles. The document is intended to raise awareness among government officials, parliamentarians, journalists and non-governmental organisations.

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