Illegal Executions

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7. ILLEGAL EXECUTIONS

7.1 Everyone has the right to life, and no one shall be arbitrarily deprived of his or her life. 88
7.2 All extra-legal, arbitrary and summary executions are prohibited. 89 Any execution that has not been ordered by the court is prohibited, and such executions shall never be carried out. No special circumstances may be used as an excuse for such illegal executions, including war, threat of war, political instability, situations arising from armed conflict between groups, or a public emergency. 90
7.3 An order from a superior officer or from a senior administrative official cannot be used as an excuse for participation in an illegal execution. 91
7.4 Administrative authorities shall prohibit orders from superior officers or senior officials that authorize or cause illegal executions. 92
7.5 Thorough, prompt and impartial investigations of all suspected cases of illegal execution shall be conducted. 93
7.6 Families of the deceased and their legal representatives shall have access to all information relevant to the investigation. 94
7.7 When there is an investigation of a suspected illegal execution, a written report shall be prepared and made public within a reasonable period of time. 95
7.8 If an investigation identifies a person as someone who participated in an illegal execution, government officials must ensure that the accused person is surrendered to the lawful authorities. These authorities shall bring that person to justice. 96

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