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ESSENTIAL PRINCIPLES

 Police: Force to be used only when strictly necessary and not excessively. Firearms to be used exceptionally and only as a last resort. Arrests to be made only on legal grounds and when necessary. Persons in detention to be treated humanely.

 Victims: Victims of crime to be given assistance. Victims of armed conflicts, riots and other disturbances to be protected.

CONTENTS

Foreword
 

The Role of the Police

1. Arrest
2. Force and Firearms
3. Trials
4. Victims
5. Detainees and Prisoners
6. Torture and Other Cruel Treatment
7. Illegal Executions
8. Genocide
9. Humanitarian Rules
10. Refugee Protection

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