50 Human Rights in Counter-Terrorism Investigations Template Learning Plan on Intelligence, Pro-active Methods of Investigation and Special Investigation Techniques Competencies Learning outcome necessary to attain proficiency Methods 1. The ability to gather, process, store and use information; 2. The ability to use special investigation techniques; 3. The ability to manage effectively and efficiently up-to-date verified information; and 4. The ability to apply human rights norms when disseminating information; Knowledge of: Learning tools: • Characteristics of an effective human rightscompliant intelligence system; • Presentations based on text from the manual; All in compliance with international, regional and national human rights standards. • Human rights safeguards to be applied when disseminating information to third parties; • Human rights concerns surrounding the use of special investigation techniques, in particular: →→Right to life; →→Prohibition of torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment; →→Respect for private and family life, including the protection of personal data; →→Prohibition of discrimination; →→Freedom from arbitrary arrest or detention; →→Right to a fair trial; →→Freedom of thought, conscience, religion or belief; →→Freedom of expression; →→Freedom of association; and →→Right of peaceful assembly. • International and national law and procedures relevant to information gathering and data protection; • The different roles and powers intelligence and law enforcement agencies have, the importance of interagency collaboration and what it means in terms of human rights; • The rights of the person(s) under investigation, bystanders and sources of information; • The difference between predictive and descriptive profiling; and • What constitutes a human rights violation during an investigation. • Copies of human rights standards for use when in service; • Group analysis of case studies and sharing outcomes of discussions • Feedback from trainer after group discussions; • Simulations to practice skills and review reactions to challenging situations; and • Recording simulations to reflect on improvements needed and to assess progress.