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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….
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.
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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