POLICING IN DEMOCRACIES ● In the exercise of his rights and freedoms, everyone shall be subject only to such limitations as are determined by law ● Limitations on the exercise of rights and freedoms shall be only those necessary to secure recognition and respect for the rights of others, and for meeting the just requirements of morality, public order and the general welfare in a democratic society ● Everyone has the right to take part in the government of his country, directly or through freely chosen representatives ● The will of the people is the basis of the authority of government ● The will of the people shall be expressed in periodic and genuine elections which shall be by universal and equal suffrage ● Every law enforcement agency shall be representative of and responsive and accountable to the community as a whole ● Everyone has the right to freedom of opinion, expression. assembly and association ● All police officials are part of and have a duty to serve the community OHCHR Police Trainer’s Guide Session 3 (Democratic Policing)/2 47