Assessing the Laws Governing the Use of Force by the Federal Police of Ethiopia
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2015-03
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The Ethiopian Federal Police is permitted to use force against persons by law in order to achieve
legitimate objectives. In the course of using such force for lawful purposes, the Federal Police
has an obligation to respect and protect the fundamental human rights and freedoms recognized
under the FDRE Constitution and international human right treaties to which Ethiopia is a party.
Nonetheless, the use of force by the Federal Police has the potential to go beyond its intended
legitimate purposes and violate human rights. Hence, there is a need for adequate laws governing
the use of force by the police. This thesis explains the laws governing the use of force by the
Federal Police and assesses the adequacy and compatibility of these laws with relevant
international standards on the use of force by police.
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The Code of Conduct, the Basic Principles, the Use of Force and Firearms, the Federal Police, and International Standards on Policing.