Essential Cases on Human Rights for the Police : Reviews and Summaries of International Cases

Crawshaw, Ralph; Holmstrom, Leif

ISBN 10: 9004139788 / ISBN 13: 9789004139787

Published by Brill | Nijhoff, 2006

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Essential Cases on Human Rights for the Police : Reviews and Summaries of International Cases
• Publisher: Brill | Nijhoff
• Publication Date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 9004139788
• ISBN 13: 9789004139787
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

The purpose of this book is to review and summarize international cases identified as being essential for the police. The cases embody the jurisprudence of courts and bodies established under international law to secure compliance with international human rights and humanitarian standards, and they are essential for the police, and anyone seeking to understand the theory and practice of policing, because they have a direct bearing on the exercise of police powers and the performance of police functions. Part I provides a general introduction; Parts II and III concern police powers and respect for human rights, and police functions and protection of human rights. Part IV deals with police behaviour in times of armed conflict, disturbance and tension. Introductions to the parts and their respective chapters outline scope and contents.