INVESTIGATIONS Key Points ● right to security of person ● presumption of innocence (Everyone charged with a criminal offence shall have the right to be presumed innocent until proved guilty according to the law in a public trial at which he/she has had all the guarantees necessary for his/her defence. ICCPR, article 14, and Body of Principles for the Protection of all Persons under any Form of Detention or Imprisonment) ● prohibition of arbitrary interference with privacy, family, home or correspondence ● protection of honour and reputation ● absolute prohibition of torture and cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment ● compassionate treatment of victims and witnesses ● respect for confidentiality of information ● right not to confess or testify against oneself ● right to a fair trial (Everyone shall be entitled to a fair and public hearing by a competent, independent and impartial tribunal established by law. ICCPR, art. 14) OHCHR Police Trainer’s Guide Session 5 (Investigations)2 63