Human Rights Practice All police officials · · · · Enrol in in-service training programmes to understand better your legal powers and their limitations Remember that “obedience to superior orders” may not be invoked to justify serious human rights violations such as unlawful killings and torture Familiarize yourself with both internal and external complaints and reporting procedures Report breaches of the law and human rights violations Command and supervisory officials · · · · · Provide in-service training to ensure that all police officials understand fully their legal powers and the legal rights of citizens By example and good command and management practice, ensure that all police officials maintain respect for the dignity of all persons Ensure that all police policy and strategy, and orders to subordinates, take into account the requirement to protect and promote human rights Ensure that all reports and complaints of human rights violations are fully and properly investigated Develop and enforce standing orders incorporating international human rights standards 3