NON-DISCRIMINATION IN LAW ENFORCEMENT ● All persons are born free and equal in dignity and rights ● Law enforcement officials shall at all times fulfil the duty imposed on them by law, by serving the community and by protecting all persons against illegal acts ● All persons are equal before the law, and are entitled, without discrimination, to equal protection of the law ● In protecting and serving the community, police shall not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, gender, religion, language, colour, political opinion, national or ethnic origin, property, birth or other status ● The recruitment, hiring, assignment and promotions policies of police agencies shall be free from any form of discrimination OHCHR Police Trainer’s Guide Session 4 (Non-discrimination)/1 54