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Guidelines
Posted in Blog Law Enforcement

Guidelines Regarding Use of Force

Basic Guidelines The UN Basic Principles on the Use of Force and Firearms by Law Enforcement Officials provides for various guidelines regarding use of force….

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Force
Posted in Blog Law Enforcement

Use of Force

Principles on Use of Force The majority of law enforcement officers have no desire to engage in a physical confrontation during their duties. However, due…

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Powers
Posted in Blog Law Enforcement

Powers of Wildlife Law Enforcers

1. Powers of Search and Entry Powers of entry and associated powers (such as search and seizure) are important tools that facilitate the protection of…

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Ethical Dilemmas
Posted in Blog Law Enforcement

Ethical Dilemmas in Wildlife Law Enforcement

Introduction Law enforcement officers face many types of ethical decisions on a daily basis. They can take a number of ethical approaches in making a…

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Ethics
Posted in Blog Law Enforcement

Ethics in Wildlife Law Enforcement

Ethical Behaviour Ethics are the moral principles that govern a person’s behaviour in the conduct of an activity. It involves making moral judgments about what…

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Vulnerable
Posted in Blog Constitution Law Enforcement

Vulnerable Groups and Human Rights

Defining Vulnerable Groups Vulnerable groups are not defined in the initial documents outlining human rights principles. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights generally does not…

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Corruption
Posted in Blog Crime Law Enforcement

Corruption as a Catalyst to Wildlife Crime

What is Corruption? Corruption can mean different things to different people. It is the practice of obtaining power, influence, money or other personal gains through…

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Ministry
Posted in Blog Botswana

Management and Administration of the Wildlife Sector in Botswana

The Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources Conservation and Tourism In Botswana, Wildlife Management falls under the Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources Conservation and Tourism. The…

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Courts
Posted in Blog Prosecution Uncategorized

The Role of Courts in Wildlife Cases

Courts play an important role in breathing life into the legislative process by interpreting the law. They are bridges between science and law.

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Judicial Independence
Posted in Blog Prosecution

Judicial Independence in Adjudicating Over Wildlife Crime Cases

Judicial independence means autonomy of the courts from external actors. It is the ability of the judiciary to carry out its mandate free of influence…

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