Handbook on Police Accountability, Oversight and Integrity

Format:

Book

Contributor:

United Nations, Content Provider.

United Nations, Contributor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Police misconduct.

Police administration.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (148 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

[Place of publication not identified] United Nations Publications 2011

Language Note:

English

Summary:

The 'Handbook on Police Oversight and Integrity' is a comprehensive guide published by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime. It aims to support countries in enhancing law enforcement integrity through effective oversight systems. The handbook outlines a framework for internal and external checks and balances to ensure police accountability and deter misconduct. It emphasizes the importance of police integrity, public confidence, and the reduction of corruption within police forces. Key elements include defining police functions, adequate training, proper reporting and supervision, and accessible complaints systems. The handbook targets policymakers, law enforcement agencies, and oversight bodies, providing practical instructions to improve policing in alignment with international human rights standards. It addresses the role of civil society and independent oversight in promoting transparency and accountability, particularly in post-conflict and developing nations. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Acknowledgements

Table of contents

Introduction

Chapter 1. A comprehensive structure for effective police accountability

Chapter 2. Obligations and responsibilities under international legal standards

Chapter 3. Dealing with complaints against the police

Chapter 4. Before and after police actions and operations: Establishing independent police oversight and complaints bodies

Chapter 5. Before, during and after police actions and operations: Strengthening internal accountability and promotin gpolice integrity

Chapter 6. Before and after police operations and actions: Strengthening accountability to the State

Chapter 7. Before police operations and actions: engaging the public—the role of civil society

Chapter 8. Road map for effective accountability and promotion of integrity

Annexes

I. An overview of international instruments relevant to policing

II. International Code of Conduct for Public Officials

III. International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL) standards

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Notes:

Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph

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ISBN:

9789210550376

9210550374