WHAT IS THE MANDATE OF LAW ENFORCEMENT? Article 29 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights: “In the exercise of his rights and freedoms, everyone shall be subject only to such limitations as are determined by law solely for the purpose of securing due recognition and respect for the rights and freedoms of others and of meeting the just requirements of morality, public order and the general welfare in a democratic society.” Hence the mandate for police in modern democracies: ❖ to protect human rights ❖ to defend fundamental freedoms and ❖ to maintain public order and the general welfare in a democratic society through polices and practices that are lawful, humane and disciplined OHCHR Police Trainer’s Guide Session 2 (Ethical and Legal Conduct)/1 38