Policing & Human Rights: Time for real change in Uganda
A disturbing, constant pattern has been emerging in Uganda according to the annual reports of the Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC).
Out of step with reality
At a recent meeting on internal security, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh urged the ministry of home affairs (MHA) and the state governments to "carry forward the police reforms and modernisation to their logical conclusion".
OpEd - Impunity Reigns in India
Once again, it seems India’s pledge to uphold the tenets of human rights has come to nothing. In January this year, Human Rights Watch (HRW) painted a damning picture of the state of human rights in its World Report.
Extra-judicial killing: Strong Police Complaints Commission needed
Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) is powerful. And, though the saying goes that with great power comes great responsibility, this is not the case with Rab. Officers have been accused of human rights violations and the use of excessive force, and most importantly, for extrajudicial killings.
Comment: Need for domestic legislation on peaceful assembly
Police-public clashes have once again occupied centre stage in the Maldives. Over 100 people are believed to have been arrested in the ‘direct action’ protests organised by the opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) since 8 July.
A New Police Act for Goa
Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar has promised to pass a new Police Bill for the State by March next year. On the one hand, this is welcome and on the other very worrying news. It is good that after resistance and delays the government is making some moves in that direction.
"Asking for it" - Delhi police blame rape on the victims
A recent sting exposé in an Indian magazine,Tehelka, well-known for its investigative journalism, showed police officials in New Delhi, blaming rape on the victims.
Police Reforms : Kenya
Kenya is in the process of undertaking significant reforms to the police service. The objective of the police reforms is to transform the Police to a professional, efficient and accountable police service that is trusted by the public.
Building The Capacity Of Partners & Networking
Mumbai: CHRI’s endeavour is to build the capacity and support existing partners and new partners and also network with new partners when opportunity arises.