the police, who stand with their rifles aimed at the protesters. Some of the protesters fall to the ground, clutching children and friends, and screaming in a general panic. Others rush forward towards the police. As the violence increases, the police open fire and several protesters fall as they are hit with rounds of live ammunition. 1. Refer to the international standards governing the use of force and firearms and determine what went wrong with regard to: (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) The use of firearms on the thief in the first paragraph; The deployment and formation of the original 15 police officers; The equipment of the original 15 police officers; The use of force on the male protester in the third paragraph; The deployment and formation of the riot police in the fourth paragraph. 2. How are “non-lethal” means, such as tear gas and rubber bullets, sometimes used in violation of international standards governing the use of force and firearms? 98