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.

Public Education Materials

101 Things You Wanted To Know About The Police But Were Too Afraid To Ask: This booklet is published for a lay audience to help dispel common myths about policing.

Legal analysis and advocacy for public consultation

A big part of CHRI’s work is analysing draft police legislation, or proposed legislation relating to police oversight bodies to point out gaps and suggest new provisions. Since the Supreme Court judgment in 2006, many states have passed new Police Acts.

Police Reforms : India

India (Including Relevant Legislation, Compliance with Supreme Court Directives, Legislative Analysis, Strengthening Police Accountability as ‘read more’ tabs) Each state and union territory of India has its own separate police force.

Prison Reforms : What We Do

Poor public defense and under-utilization of non-custodial measures add to the growing malaise of unnecessary or prolonged detention. Lack of inspections and sketchy implementation of oversight mechanisms turn prisons into frightening wrecks with shoddy living conditions.