HUMAN RIGHTS-BASED

POLICING
OBJECTIVES:

Define Human Rights-Based Policing;

Enumerate the characteristics of Human Rights-Based Policing;
Discuss the Principles of Human Rights;
Define human rights; and
Enumerate and explain the 3 police obligations on human
rights.
 WHAT IS HUMAN
RIGHTS?
 Human Rights refers to the “basic
rights and freedoms that all human
beings have.”
 Why the PNP must
promote and protect
human rights
?
Constitutional & Legal Bases of Human Rights Protection
The promotion and protection of human rights are part of our constitutional and
legal framework, as shown below:

- The Government exists to maintain peace and order,

and protect life, liberty and property, as well as promote
the general welfare of the people (1987 Philippine
Constitution Article 2, Section 4-5).
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- The State is responsible for promoting social justice and
recognizes the value of human dignity and respect for
human rights (1987 Philippine Constitution Article 2,
Sections 10-11);

- The State recognizes and promotes the rights of

indigenous cultural communities within the framework of
national unity and development. (1987 Philippine
Constitution Article 2, Section 22).
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- The State recognizes, promotes, and protects the rights of
all citizens as defined in the Bill of Rights. (1987 Philippine
Constitution Article 3, Section 1-22);

- Congress shall give highest priority to the enactment of

measures that protect and enhance the rights of all the
people to human dignity, reduce social, economic, and
political inequalities, and remove cultural inequities by
equitably diffusing wealth and political power for the
common good. (1987 Philippine Constitution Article I3,
Section 1).
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- The State shall defend the right of children to assistance,
including proper care and nutrition, and special protection
from all forms of neglect, abuse, cruelty, exploitation and
other conditions prejudicial to their development. (1987
Philippine Constitution Article 15, Section 3)
- Other parts of the 1987 Philippine Constitution and laws such
as R.A. 7438 (Rights of Persons Arrested, Detained or Under
Custodial Investigation and Duties of the Arresting, Detaining
and Investigating officers), R.A. 9262 (Anti-Violence Against
Women & Children), and R.A. 9344 (Juvenile Justice and
Welfare Act) exist to promote and protect the rights of persons
in all sectors of Philippine society.
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Other parts of the 1987 Philippine Constitution and laws
such as R.A. 7438 (Rights of Persons Arrested, Detained
or Under Custodial Investigation and Duties of the
Arresting, Detaining and Investigating officers), R.A. 9262
(Anti-Violence Against Women & Children), and R.A. 9344
(Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act) exist to promote and
protect the rights of persons in all sectors of Philippine
society.
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As a signatory, the Republic of the Philippines is obligated to
abide by the provisions of various international human rights
treaties, conventions, and protocols including the:

• Universal Declaration on Human Rights of 1948 by the United

Nations General Assembly (UDHR);
• International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR);
• Optional Protocol to the Covenant on Civil and Political
Rights (CCPR);
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• International Covenant on Economic, Social and
Cultural Rights (ICESCR);
• U.N. Convention on the Condition of the Wounded
and Sick in Armed Conflict (the First Geneva
Convention);
• Convention Against Homicide (CAH);
• Convention Against Torture (CAT);
• Convention on Elimination of Discrimination Against
Women (CEDAW) ;
• Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC).
 WHAT IS HUMAN RIGHTS-BASED
POLICING

- Is the comprehensive, systematic, and institutional

adherence to national or domestic laws on human
rights and

- Compliance with international human rights

principles, standards, and practices as well as
treaties, conventions, and protocols related to law
enforcement or police functions.
 CHARACTERISTICS OF
HUMAN RIGHTS-BASED POLICING

1. Strict Observance of Police Operational Procedure (POP);

2. Adherence to National/Domestic and International Laws, Treaties,
Standards and Protocols on Human Rights;
3. Professional Competence and Courteous Service;
4. Respect for the rule of Law and Civilian Supremacy; and
5. Pro-Democracy and Pro-Citizen.
 1. Strict Observance of POP

- Human rights violations occur when police officers do not follow

established policies and procedures. Shortcuts, omissions, or blatant
disregard for procedures are unacceptable behavior that violate our
national laws, PNP rules and regulations, and generally accepted
socio-cultural norms.
 2. Adherence to National/Domestic
and International Laws

- Adhering to national/ domestic and international

laws, treaties, protocols, and standards of human
rights in law enforcement.

- All PNP personnel must know, understand, and

adhere to Philippine laws related to human rights
such as RAs 7438, 9745, 9851, among others.
 3. Professional Competence a Courteous
Service;

- Must have a high degree of practical knowledge about laws and

ordinances, police policies and regulations, and police
operational procedures.

- Duty bearer of human rights and public servant, must be courteous

and considerate towards citizens and other clients who need police
assistance.

- Professional competence, or being an expert in one’s line of work,

enables a person to avoid unnecessary mistakes
 4. Respect for the rule of Law and
Civilian Authority

- Respect for rule of law and civilian authority is best

exemplified when the police practices accountability
for all its actions or, as the case may be, inaction on
matters related to the protection of people’s legal
rights. Therefore, all police officers must always
Article II, Section 1 of the 1987 Philippine Constitution
“… sovereignty resides in the people and all
government authority emanates from them…”
 5. Pro-Democracy and Pro-Citizen

- Must always remain responsive and relevant to the

needs of the community - which is actually the PNP’s
main clientele.

- In most, if not all situations, full cooperation between

the police and the community is required in order to solve
peace and order problems.
PNP and Its Human Rights Obligations

To To
To fulfill
respect protect
human
human human
rights
rights rights
PRINCIPLES OF HUMAN RIGHTS
P - Participation,
A - Accountability
N - Non-Discrimination
T - Transparency
H - Human Dignity
E - Empowerment
R - Rule of Law
 PANTHER
Participation, active involvement of the
people in public planning and decision-
making.

Accountability, recognition that the purpose

for existence of the PNP is to serve and
protect the public.

Non-Discrimination, providing police service

to all persons without any bias or prejudice.
 PANTHER
Participation, active involvement of the
people in public planning and decision-
making.

Accountability, recognition that the purpose

for existence of the PNP is to serve and
protect the public.

Non-Discrimination, providing police service

to all persons without any bias or prejudice.
Transparency, allows the public to gain access to policies,
plans, documents, rules and regulations, and other
information.

Human Dignity, the PNP values the inherent and

immutable dignity of every person at all times, without
exception.

Empowerment, acknowledgement and full respect for

people’s capacity to think and act freely.

Rule of Law, respect for legal procedures and human

rights principles.
Transparency, allows the public to gain access to policies,
plans, documents, rules and regulations, and other
information.

Human Dignity, the PNP values the inherent and

immutable dignity of every person at all times, without
exception.

Empowerment, acknowledgement and full respect for

people’s capacity to think and act freely.

Rule of Law, respect for legal procedures and human

rights principles.
 10 BASIC INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS
STANDARDS FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT
STANDARD 1:
EQUAL PROTECTION

STANDARD 2:
RESPECTFUL TREATMENT
STANDARD 3:
USE OF FORCE
STANDARD 4:
POLICING NON-VIOLENT ASSEMBLIES
STANDARD 5:
USE OF LETHAL FORCE
STANDARD 6:
ARRESTING PERSONS ON LEGAL
GROUNDS
STANDARD 7:
DETAINEES’ RIGHTS
STANDARD 8:
HUMANE TREATMENT OF DETAINEES
STANDARD 9:
REFUSAL TO OBEY UNJUST ORDERS

STANDARD 10:
REPORTING VIOLATIONS
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PNP ETHICAL PNP PNP CODE PNP BADGE PNP CORE LOI 55/07
PNP HYMN PLEDG
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SUMMARY:

Understand Human Rights-Based Policing;

Enumerate the characteristics of Human Rights-Based Policing;
Discuss the Principles of Human Rights;
Define human rights; and
Understand and enumerate the 3 police obligations on human
rights.
REFERENCES:

1. 1987 Philippine Constitution;

2. RA 7438;
3. RA 9745;
4. RA 9851;
5. PNP Guidebook on Human Rights-Based Policing; and
6. PNP doctrine, code of conduct, and policies;
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Presentation