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
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General Behaviours
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Responsibilities of the security team
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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
