Essential Cases on Human Rights for the Police ― Reviews and Summaries of International Cases

These cases have a direct bearing on the exercise of police powers and the performance of police functions within the framework of courts and bodies involved with compliance with international human rights and humanitarian standards. The collection begins with introductory material about essential cases, including that on the principle of non-discrimination, the right to effective remedy, the requirement to investigate allegations of human rights violations, and information specific to committees and agencies involved. Specific issues include the right to life, prohibition of torture, the right to liberty and the security of the person, and prohibitions of arbitrary interference with privacy, while police functions covered include the right to a fair trial and the rights to freedom of thought, conscience and religion and the right to freedom of expression and peaceful assembly. The closing section addresses police behavior in times of disturbance and crisis. Each includes case summaries and reviews. Martinus Nijhoff is an imprint of Brill. Annotation c2006 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)