16 Human Rights in Counter-Terrorism Investigations application of these guidelines; most of these cases have been adapted from real case-law for the purpose of the manual. However, the user should be aware that, to the extent that it gives advice or expresses opinions on operational matters, this manual is not intended to replace any formal and structured course of training in operational police work. Where operational matters are discussed, it is for the purpose of putting the human rights concerns in context and of illustrating how human rights standards and the operational requirements of the police are always complementary. When undertaking investigations and operations, law enforcement officers must consider the law, policy and procedures applicable within their own jurisdictions and defined in accordance with international human rights standards. The manual also serves as a basis for developing relevant training programmes on the protection of human rights in counter-terrorism investigations at the national level. Training curriculum templates are proposed at the end of each part and identify learning objectives and methodologies to assist national trainers.