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Iraq

Iraq

Iraq does not regulate and restrict the use of force by law enforcement officials as international law requires. Use of...

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Iran

Iran

Iran does not regulate and restrict the use of force by law enforcement officials as international law requires. Use of...

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Luxembourg

Luxembourg

Luxembourg could usefully issue guidance on the use of less-lethal weapons by law enforcement officials and confirm that the police...

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Egypt

Egypt

National legislation in Egypt should be amended to restrain use of force by law enforcement officials, including restricting use of...

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Afghanistan

Afghanistan

National legislation in Afghanistan should be amended to restrict use of firearms to situations where individuals pose an imminent threat...

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Czech Republic

Czech Republic

The Czech Republic should adopt detailed rules on police use of firearms in accordance with international law and standards. Use...

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Israel

Israel

Israel should amend domestic law and regulations to conform to international law and standards on police use of firearms. These...

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Croatia

Croatia

National legislation in Croatia should be amended to comply with international law, limiting use of firearms by law enforcement officials...

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Holy See

Holy See

The Holy See has a gendarmerie force but its use of force is not regulated by domestic law.

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Vietnam

Vietnam

Viet Nam should amend national law on police use of force to comply with international law, including the principles of...

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Nepal

Nepal

National legislation in Nepal should be urgently adopted to govern use of force by law enforcement officials, including restricting use...

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Cambodia

Cambodia

Cambodia should adopt legislation that explicitly governs police use of force in accordance with international law and standards. Use of...

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