Description.

This module aims to train security professionals in the basics of human rights and international law and to help integrate what is the responsibility of the hierarchy. A high level of reactivity in the face of incidents implies a high command requirement. Security professionals will understand the importance of giving clear orders that are respectful of human rights, and the responsibility to correct and punish illegal behavior.

Goals

• Understand key human rights standards
• Understand the requirements for command and control of responses to incidents
• Know how to give clear orders that are respectful of human rights standards
• Be aware of the responsibility to correct and punish illegal or inappropriate behaviour by subordinates

Modules

1. General Behaviours
2. Responsibilities of the security team
3. Document de Montreux

Key Points

• Individual Criminal Responsibility
• Responsibility of Superiors
• Hierarchy and Order of Law

Sources

• Federal Act on Private Security Services provided Abroad (PSSA)
• Ordinance of 24 June 2015 on Private Security Services provided Abroad (OPSA)
• The Montreux Document
• The International Code of Conduct for Private Security Service Providers
• Universal Declaration of Human Rights
• Code of Conduct for Law Enforcement Officials
• Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment
• The Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights
• International Humanitarian Law
• *Other necessary sources can be found directly in our module