THE TREATMENT OF DETAINEES ● presumption of innocence ● treatment which is humane and respects the inherent dignity of the human person ● absolute prohibition of torture and cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment ● prohibition of violence or threats ● respect for religious and moral beliefs ● respect for the special status and rights of women ● respect for the special status and rights of juveniles ● prohibition on taking advantage of a detainee’s situation to force confession or self-incrimination ● requirement that measures for discipline and order be set out in law and regulations, and ● limitation of measures for discipline and order to those necessary for safe custody OHCHR Police Trainer’s Guide Session 7 (Detention)/4 87