Human Rights Article 2(2)
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- Created on: 11-12-15 17:22
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- Article 2(2) the use of force
- State must investigate any death under its watch
- Make sure legislation is effective for protecting life
- Ensure accountability of state bodies for deaths
- State must act of its own volition, not wait for pressure from kin
- State must investigate using appropriate means
- Force used must be no more than absolutely necessary
- Permitted uses of force a) self defence b) to prevent someone escaping arrest c) to quell a riot
- State must investigate any death under its watch
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