United Nations Basic Principles on the Use of Force and Firearms by Law Enforcement Officials (1990)
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3. United Nations Basic Principles on the Use of Force and Firearms by Law Enforcement Officials (1990)
- Principle 9 β Law enforcement officials shall not use firearms unless strictly unavoidable to protect life.
- Principle 4 & 5 β Use of force must be proportionate, necessary, and a last resort.
π« Violation: βShoot on sightβ or βshoot in the legβ orders clearly breach these principles, especially when used against unarmed or peaceful protesters.