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• Securing Human Rights: Law Enforcement agencies, the Constitution of Cyprus and
International Law;
• Enforcement of Human Rights by Law Enforcement Agencies;
• Human Rights and Police Ethics;
• Prohibition of torture and other forms of inhuman or degrading treatment or
punishment;
• Racial Discrimination and other Forms of Discrimination;
• Legislation/Investigating offences related to racism/Racial Discrimination;
• Discrimination and racist Behaviour;
• Combating Xenophobia and Racism;
• Trafficking in Human Beings;
• Police Ethics and Corruption;
• Police culture and subculture;
• Police Ethics/Police Conduct;
• Anger management.
26.
Furthermore, between 2014-2016, a number of Police Officers participated in
educational programs and training on related subjects which were organized/offered by
other institutions or Organizations, in Cyprus and abroad. Some of the educational
programs are listed below:
• Fundamental Rights and Police Ethics;
• Detection of ill-treatment and victims of ill-treatment;
• How can members combat hate crime effectively;
• Regional Consultative Workshop for law enforcement officers on migration and
health;
• Administration training of trainers for police officers;
• Combating of violence against women;
• Dealing with persons with violent behaviour;
• Policing the impact of migration;
• Police role in combating discrimination.
27.
In the light of the 2014 amendment Law 163(I)/2005, the Police launched on 28-29
May 2015 a Training Program at the Cyprus Police Academy, aimed at a specific group of
Police officers on the treatment of detainees. This program included topics related to the
human rights of detainees and the obligations of the Police members deriving from the
relevant Laws and the Police Standing Orders. It is worth noting that, within this program, a
member of the Office of the Commissioner for Administration (the Ombudsman), gave
lectures on issues relating to human rights of detained persons. Lastly, it should be noted
that departmental training is conducted regarding protection and promotion of human rights,
treatment and rights of detainees, etc.
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Police Code of Ethics
28.
The Police Code of Ethics was recently revised taking into consideration, inter alia,
the European Police Code of Conduct and the Guide of Conduct and Ethics for Public
Servants, prepared with the assistance of the Ombudsman. The Code of Ethics was enriched
with new provisions concerning the behavior of police officers during the performance of
their duties. Additionally, the Code of Ethics was divided in articles, in order to facilitate its
comprehension by members of the Police as well as making it more user-friendly.
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