Méndez Principles

هذه المقالة متاحة أيضًا بـ: العربية (Arabic)

The Principles on Effective Interviewing for Investigations and Information Gathering or the “Méndez Principles” aim to modify police practices by replacing coercive interrogations with rapport-based interviews.

Based on science, law, and ethics, the Méndez Principles propose a concrete alternative to interrogation methods that rely on coercion to extract confessions. They improve the results of investigations, fully respect human rights and enhance trust in the State.

Six core principles

Principle 1

On foundations 
Effective interviewing is instructed by science, law and ethics.

 

Principle 2

On practice
Effective interviewing is a comprehensive process for gathering accurate and reliable information while implementing associated legal safeguards.

 

Principle 3

On vulnerability 
Effective interviewing requires identifying and addressing the needs of interviewees in situations of vulnerability.

Principle 4

On training 
Effective interviewing is a professional undertaking that requires specific training.

Principle 5

On accountability
Effective interviewing requires transparent and accountable institutions.

Principle 6

On implementation 
The implementation of effective interviewing requires robust national measures.

NHRCLB
NHRCLBhttps://en.nhrclb.org
NHRC-CPT is an independent commission established by Law No. 62 based on the Paris Principles (‘Principles Relating to the Status of National Human Rights Institutions’). It also includes Lebanon’s national preventive mechanism (CPT) In accordance with the provisions of the Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (CAT) under Law No. 12 of September 5, 2008.
spot_img
spot_img

Related posts

Publications

A Manual for NHRIs on Monitoring Economic, Social & Cultural Rights

هذا التقرير متاح أيضًا بـ: العربية (Arabic) Defending Dignity: A Manual...

Monitoring human rights violations in places of detention in Lebanon: deprivation of everything

هذا التقرير متاح أيضًا بـ: العربية (Arabic) MONITORING HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS...

Report of the Visits to Tripoli and Zahle Prisons: Harrowing Conditions

هذا التقرير متاح أيضًا بـ: العربية (Arabic) Report of the Visits to...

Building Human Rights Communities: A Guide for National Human Rights Institutions

The Asia Pacific Forum of National Human Rights Institutions...