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The Police and International Human Rights Law

  • Describes international human rights law with a special focus on policing
  • In-depth analysis of international case-law
  • Contributions by leading authors in the field
  • Multi-perspective approach
  • Provides a basis for organising and modernising police training

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Table of contents (15 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xiii
  2. Introduction: The Police, a Key Actor in Human Rights Protection

    • Ralf Alleweldt, Guido Fickenscher
    Pages 1-5
  3. The Police and the Right to Life

    • Robert Esser
    Pages 43-59
  4. Police Powers and Criminal Investigations

    • Jim Murdoch
    Pages 125-153
  5. Surveillance Powers of the Police and the Protection of Personal Data

    • Dieter Kugelmann, Christina Kosin
    Pages 155-180

About this book

This book provides an updated overview of current international human rights law relating to the police.

Around the globe, the police have a special responsibility for the protection of human rights. Police work is governed by national rules and in addition, in today’s world, by the evolving international human rights standards. As a result of the ever-developing case law of international courts and other bodies, the requirements of human rights law on policing have become more and more detailed and complex in recent years.

Bringing together a variety of distinguished authors from academia, police forces and other government authorities, the human rights movement, and international organizations, the book discusses topical issues, including the use of deadly force, the prevention of torture, effective investigations, the protection of personal data, and positive obligations of the police.

Editors and Affiliations

  • Brandenburg University of Applied Police Sciences, Oranienburg, Germany

    Ralf Alleweldt, Guido Fickenscher

About the editors

Prof. Ralf Alleweldt teaches constitutional Law and European Law

Prof. Guido Fickenscher teaches criminal procedure and law of the police at the Brandenburg University of Applied Police Sciences

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eBook USD 169.00
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  • Available as EPUB and PDF
  • Read on any device
  • Instant download
  • Own it forever
Softcover Book USD 219.99
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  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Free shipping worldwide - see info
Hardcover Book USD 219.99
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  • Durable hardcover edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Free shipping worldwide - see info

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