Policing, Ethics and Human RightsWillan, 2001 - 240 pages Ethical and human rights issues have assumed an increasingly high profile in the wake of miscarriages of justice, racism (Lawrence Inquiry), incompetence and corruption - in both Britain and overseas. At the same time the implementation of the Human Rights Act 1998 in England and Wales will have a major impact on policing, challenging many of the assumptions about how policing is carried out. This book aims to provide an accessible introduction to the key issues surrounding ethics in policing, linking this to recent developments and new human rights legislation. It sets out a powerful case for a modern 'ethical policing' approach. Policing, Ethics and Human Rights argues that securing and protecting human rights should be a major, if not the major, rationale for public policing. |
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... on the grounds that the requirement would be too intrusive . Patten's argument rightly identifies that each intrusion on the private lives of officers must be properly justified . On this reasoning , management intervention against the ...
... on the outcome of accepting gifts . Where this is part of cementing good relationships in the community , it may be appropriate . As soon as the outcome is a diminution in trust or respect for the police , then it would not . A major ...
... on the needs and job duties of participants , and trainer preparation and credibility . • A comprehensive training program on ethics , integrity , mentoring , and leadership , involving critical thinking , problem solving , and decision ...
Contents
Transition or crisis? | 11 |
what do the police actually do? | 26 |
From ethics to principles and practice | 37 |
Copyright | |
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