USE OF FORCE AND FIREARMS Accountability analysis Was the procedure of reporting and review by senior officials followed? Were any persons who refused unlawful superior orders given immunity? (They must be immune.) Were any persons who violated these rules excused on the grounds that they were following superior orders? (They must be held accountable even if they were following superior orders.) Note: superior officials are legally responsible for the actions of officers under their command if the superior official knew or should have known of abuses but failed to take concrete action. OHCHR Police Trainer’s Guide Session 8 (Use of Force)/12 111