STATES OF EMERGENCY A state of emergency may be legally declared if: ● It is in conformity with the law ● A public emergency threatens the life of the nation and ordinary measures are plainly inadequate to address the situation ● It is officially declared ● Exceptional measures derogating from the ICCPR are strictly required by the exigencies of the situation ● Exceptional measures are not inconsistent with other obligations under international law ● Exceptional measures are not discriminatory ● Non-derogable rights are respected OHCHR Police Trainer’s Guide Session 9 (States of Emergency)/2 123