What Is Right
What Is Right
POLICING?
RIGHTS-BASED POLICING
-Compliance with international
human rights standards in
policing.
Citizens are CLAIM-
HOLDERS whose rights must
be respected and protected
by the police
Police Officers are DUTY-
HOLDERS with obligations to
respect, protect and fulfill
human rights.
To RESPECT human rights-
avoid interfering with the
enjoyment of people’s rights.
To FULFILL human rights-
implement systems,
mechanisms, and procedures
that enable people to claim
and enjoy their rights