Guidance document

Guidelines for investigating deaths in custody

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Author
ICRC
Publication Year
2013
Region
Global
Thematic Area
Forensics / The Search Process
Topic
Criminal Justice / Management of the Dead
Access
Open access

These Guidelines, the first of their kind, provide guidance to detaining authorities, investigating authorities, humanitarian agencies and others on preventing deaths in custody. They reflect international law, policy and best practice and offer a practical tool for both practitioners and decision-makers.

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