Description
The notions of security, protection, responsibility, and human rights are at the heart of the activities and missions of security professionals. Good security management must be carried out with defined procedures and standards. This module aims to impart the rules and standards that govern responsible security management and the necessary knowledge of the legal risks involved in case of human rights abuses.
Goals
- Understand the key human rights that apply to security personnel
- Understand the link between security management and human rights
- Be aware of the repercussions of the PSSA on the provision of security services
Modules
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Human rights
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PSSA FIELDS OF APPLICATION AND CONCEPTS Training requirements for military and private security companies
Key Points
- PSSA
- Human Rights
- International Humanitarian Law (IHL)
- International Repression Mechanisms
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
