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==United Nations Basic Principles on the Use of Force and Firearms by Law Enforcement Officials (1990)== | |||
* Principle 9 – Law enforcement officials shall not use firearms unless strictly unavoidable to protect life. | * Principle 9 – Law enforcement officials shall not use firearms unless strictly unavoidable to protect life. | ||
* Principle 4 & 5 – Use of force must be proportionate, necessary, and a last resort. | * Principle 4 & 5 – Use of force must be proportionate, necessary, and a last resort. | ||
🚫 Violation: “Shoot on sight” or “shoot in the leg” orders clearly breach these principles, especially when used against unarmed or peaceful protesters. | 🚫 Violation: “Shoot on sight” or “shoot in the leg” orders clearly breach these principles, especially when used against unarmed or peaceful protesters. | ||
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==United Nations Basic Principles on the Use of Force and Firearms by Law Enforcement Officials (1990)==
- Principle 9 – Law enforcement officials shall not use firearms unless strictly unavoidable to protect life.
- Principle 4 & 5 – Use of force must be proportionate, necessary, and a last resort.
🚫 Violation: “Shoot on sight” or “shoot in the leg” orders clearly breach these principles, especially when used against unarmed or peaceful protesters.