Introduction and background = 1
I. OVERVIEW OF KEY INSTITUTIONS IN THE JUSTICE SECTOR = 5
A. The courts = 6
B. The police and other law enforcement bodies (customs, border guards, constabulary bodies) = 15
C. Prison administration = 18
II. RELATED ENTITIES OR MECHANISMS = 23
III. SOME KEY AND PRIORITY ISSUES FOR THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SECTOR AND RELATED INSTITUTIONS = 31
A. Linkages between core institutions = 31
B. Strengthening institutions = 31
IV. PEACEKEEPERS’ CONDUCT = 41
Conclusion = 42
Annexes = 45
I. Suggested guidelines for working with law enforcement officials/police officers = 45
II. Suggested guidelines on work relating to prisons and detention centres = 49
III. Specific guidelines for investigating allegations of cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment inflicted by police or while in detention = 55
I. OVERVIEW OF KEY INSTITUTIONS IN THE JUSTICE SECTOR = 5
A. The courts = 6
B. The police and other law enforcement bodies (customs, border guards, constabulary bodies) = 15
C. Prison administration = 18
II. RELATED ENTITIES OR MECHANISMS = 23
III. SOME KEY AND PRIORITY ISSUES FOR THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SECTOR AND RELATED INSTITUTIONS = 31
A. Linkages between core institutions = 31
B. Strengthening institutions = 31
IV. PEACEKEEPERS’ CONDUCT = 41
Conclusion = 42
Annexes = 45
I. Suggested guidelines for working with law enforcement officials/police officers = 45
II. Suggested guidelines on work relating to prisons and detention centres = 49
III. Specific guidelines for investigating allegations of cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment inflicted by police or while in detention = 55