Search results for “police”

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Policing of Children and Young People: A Case for “Child-Friendly Police”

Children and young people come into contact with the police for a variety of reasons such as when they commit offences, witness crimes or as victims of crimes. Children’s developing emotional and psychological maturity puts them at increased risk of exploitation during police contact and within the justice system. This paper considers the relationship between […]

Languages: English

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A review of law and policy to prevent and remedy violence against children in police and pre-trial detention: Overview (draft)

This desk review (a working draft) aims to increase understanding of the specific legal and policy measures that can work to prevent and remedy violence against children in detention. The review focuses on eight countries: Bangladesh, Georgia, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Pakistan, Russia, Tanzania and Uganda. For each country the review aims to: identify policy and legislative measures […]

Languages: English

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Detention Monitoring Tool: Video recording in police custody

CCTV can be important safeguard against torture and ill-treatment in places of deprivation of liberty when used appropriately. However, without policies to regulate it use and proper systems for maintenance and storage, it will not only be ineffective at preventing abuse but can also infringe detainees’ right to privacy and confidentiality. This Factsheet: lists the […]

Languages: English, French, Russian, Spanish

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Podcast: How can criminal justice systems from police to probation address the medical and social care needs of elderly prisoners?

The number of older prisoners in prison populations is growing in many countries, in part due to ageing populations and often in part to punitive sentencing policies. However, older prisoners are more likely than their peers in the community to be disabled, to have multiple, costly chronic health conditions, and experience age-related cognitive impairments including […]

Languages: English

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Jordan: A review of law and policy to prevent and remedy violence against children in police and pre-trial detention

This research aims to increase understanding of the specific legal and policy measures that can work to prevent and remedy violence against children in detention in Jordan. It identifies policy and legislative measures already in place to prevent and detect violence, to assist victims and to make perpetrators accountable; highlights significant gaps in provision; and […]

Languages: Arabic, English

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Georgia: A review of law and policy to prevent and remedy violence against children in police and pre-trial detention

This research aims to increase understanding of the specific legal and policy measures that can work to prevent and remedy violence against children in detention in Georgia. It identifies policy and legislative measures already in place to prevent and detect violence, to assist victims and to make perpetrators accountable; highlights significant gaps in provision; and […]

Languages: English, Georgian

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Russia: A review of law and policy to prevent and remedy violence against children in police and pre-trial detention

This research aims to increase understanding of the specific legal and policy measures that can work to prevent and remedy violence against children in detention in Russia. It identifies policy and legislative measures already in place to prevent and detect violence, to assist victims and to make perpetrators accountable; highlights significant gaps in provision; and […]

Languages: English, Russian

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Kazakhstan: A review of law and policy to prevent and remedy violence against children in police and pre-trial detention

This research aims to increase understanding of the specific legal and policy measures that can work to prevent and remedy violence against children in detention in Kazakhstan. It identifies policy and legislative measures already in place to prevent and detect violence, to assist victims and to make perpetrators accountable; highlights significant gaps in provision; and […]

Languages: English, Russian

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Bangladesh: A review of law and policy to prevent and remedy violence against children in police and pre-trial detention

This research aims to increase understanding of the specific legal and policy measures that can work to prevent and remedy violence against children in detention in Bangladesh. It identifies policy and legislative measures already in place to prevent and detect violence, to assist victims and to make perpetrators accountable; highlights significant gaps in provision; and […]

Languages: English