Essential cases on human rights for the police : : reviews and summaries of international cases / / by Ralph Crawshaw, Leif Holmströ̈m.

• Superior document: The Raoul Wallenberg Institute professional guides to human rights ; 4
• Author: Crawshaw, Ralph.
• TeilnehmendeR: Holmström, Leif.
• Place / Publishing House: Leiden ;, Boston : : Martinus Nijhoff Publishers.; c2006.
• Year of Publication: 2006
• Language: English
• Series: The Raoul Wallenberg Institute Professional Guides to Human Rights 4.
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (687 p.)
• Notes: Description based upon print version of record.

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.

Table of Contents

Preliminary Material -- 1. Introduction to Essential Cases on Human Rights for the Police -- 1. Introduction to Police Powers and Respect for Human Rights -- 2. Right to Life -- 3. Prohibition of Torture -- 4. Right to Liberty and Security of Person -- 5. Prohibition of Arbitrary Interference with Privacy -- 1. Introduction to Police Functions and Protection of Human Rights -- 2. Right to a Fair Trial -- 3. Right to Freedom of Thought, Conscience and Religion -- 4. Right to Freedom of Opinion and Expression -- 5. Right to Freedom of Peaceful Assembly and Association -- 1. Introduction to Police Behaviour in Times of Armed Conflict, Disturbance and Tension -- 2. Respect for and Protection of Human Rights -- 3. International Crimes -- Table of Cases -- Table of Instruments.