WHAT IS “ARBITRARY”?
◗ not based on legal grounds
◗ not respecting legal procedures
◗ not reasonable/appropriate in the circumstances
◗ not proportional to the legal objectives
◗ discriminatory
◗ not predictable
◗ without fair, solid and substantial cause
◗ unduly intrusive vis-à-vis other rights
OHCHR Police Trainer’s Guide
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