“Policing-output” training for AI sections across Asia in Hong Kong

From 22 to 24 April 2016, PHRP conducted a “Policing-output” training in Hong Kong, which was attended by 14 staff members of various Amnesty sections across Asia (AI Hong Kong, AI India, AI Korea, AI Malaysia, AI Philippines, AI Thailand, EARO Hong Kong). The main topics discussed during this training were: freedom of peaceful assembly and policing of assemblies, use of force and firearms, prevention of torture, police accountability and oversight. With a range of exercises (analysis of legislation and other documents, writing of letters, public statements etc.) the training served to enable participants to produce meaningful documents in relation to policing that are in line with international human rights law and standards as well as with AI policy.