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PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE

HUMAN RIGHTS
DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

(PAMANA)

OUTLINE OF PRESENTATION
Situation Legal

Framework HR Program Objectives HR Program Components

PROTECTION OF HUMAN RIGHTS

a LEGACY.

SITUATION:

Reports depict the Philippines as a country where violations of human rights abound; Current issues such as extrajudicial killings, enforced disappearances and the recent passage of RA 9372 brought to the fore persistent accusations of human rights violations by state actors; Based on a CHR Report, the PNP has been at the forefront of accusations as having the most number of alleged human rights violations;

The PNP has never condoned violation of human rights;

Human rights at the core of ensuring human

PNP Human Rights Affairs Office to coordinate and monitor all HR-related programs of the Philippine National Police Womens and Childrens Protection Center (NHQ PNP) and Women and Children Complaint Desks in all PNP Offices (nationwide) TF USIG, which manifests its adherence to pursue human rights advocacies and to address and resolve the killings of militants and/or media practitioners; Salaam Police Center (NHQ PNP) and Salaam nationwide)

Policy

statements on

HR

integrated

in

the

speeches of C, PNP as part of the continuing concern on HR

Implementation of Comprehensive Agreement and Respect for Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law (CARHRIHL) provisions through information and advocacy campaign to help advance the peace process Participation in legislative reforms on HR thru the PNP Legislative Liaison Office. PNP has actively been involved in helping formulate policies related to HR

Administrative Disciplinary machinery, such as Internal Affairs Service, Commission on Human Rights, Peoples Law Enforcement Board, National Police Commission, Ombudsman, Civil Service Commission, which handles violation of human rights committed by police personnel
PNP Text 2920, inviting anonymous public reporting of abuses committed by police officers PNP Complaint Referral and Action Center, serving as conduit between the police and the public in referring complaints to concerned police offices C, PNPs Citizens Complaint Center, encouraging peoples complaint against erring members of the

Statistics on Admin Cases (HR Violations)

January to July 2006

Statusof case
Dismissed

Grave Miscond uct5

Less Grave Miscond

Simple Miscond uct

1

Tot al
5

Forced Resignation Suspended Dropped fromRolls Demoted

Total

uct
9 3

1
12

1
0

14

19

Statistics on Admin Cases (HR Violations)

January to July 2007

Statusof case
Dismissed

Grave Miscond uct77

Less Grave Miscond

Simple Miscond uct

Tot al
77

Forced Resignation Suspended Dropped fromRolls Demoted

Total

uct
21 10 1 32

8 106

1 11 1

9 118

Statistics on Admin Cases (HR Violations)

January to December 2006

Statusof case
Dismissed

Grave Less Simple Miscond Grave Miscond uct71 Miscond1 uct

0

Tot al
81

Forced Resignation Forfeitureof Salary Suspended

Dropped fromRolls Demoted

4
6

uct
3

4
9

69
1 23

24
1

10

103
2 23

Statistics on Admin Cases (HR Violations)

January to July
80 70 60 50 40 30

20
10 0

Dismissed Resigned Suspended Dropped Demoted

2006

2007

Continuing conduct of HR training program in the Mandatory Coursesfor police officers; and Continuing Seminar; conduct of HR and HR-related

Integrated Transformation Program, an evolving effort which encompasses, among others, the making of every police officer as human rights protector

Human Rights Education is integrated in the curriculum

Mid-Level PCOs: Officers Advance Course Junior PCOs: Officers Basic Cour

Executives: Senior Executive Course

Senior PNCOs: Senior Leadership Co

Junior PNCOs: Junior Leadership Course

Recruits:

Basic Recruit Course

CAREER TRAINING PROGRAMS

Incorporation of Human Rights in the regular conduct of Police Continuing Education and Information (PICE) program in all PNP Offices nationwide
Executi ves Mid-Level PCOs

Junior PCOs

Senior PNCOs

Junior PNCOs

Recruits

LEGAL FRAMEWORK:

1987 Constitution; UN Code of Conduct for Law Enforcement Officials; UN treaties and other international obligations on human rights (ICCPR, UDHR, CRC, CEDAW, CAT, Geneva Conventions and IHL Protocols, etc.) Domestic instruments (RA 7438, Rules of Court, Rules on the Writ of Amparo, etc) Administrative Issuances (POP, PNP Implementing Guidelines on Human Rights,

OUR MAIN OBJECTIVE: Develop the PNP as a UN-certified fortress of human rights protection

PAMANA Program Components

1: Institutional Policy Development
KRA KRA

2: Capability Building; 3: Prevention and Control of

Human

KRA

Rights Violations and

KRA

4: Multi-Sectoral Cooperation

KRA 1: Institutional Policy Development

Objective: To review and formulate the policy framework in police operations attuned to the evolving issues of human rights protection .

KRA 1: Institutional Policy Development

Component Projects/Activities:

Updating of Police Operational Procedures

Adoption of a glossary of HR violations that may be committed by the police; Formulation of a Guidebook on rights-based community policing; Review and updating of the periodic NP Examinationsto identify subjects tendencies for violating human rights; Formulation of an evolving legislative agenda on human rights;

KRA 1: Institutional Policy Development

Component Projects/Activities:

Production of a Compendium of HR Standards and instruments;

Publication

of Lessons Learned in Human Rights experiences of police officers; and

of perception surveys to gauge the impact of interventions on the community

Conduct

KRA 2: Capability Building

Objective: To develop the utmost capacity of police officers on human rights consciousness through internalization of HR philosophy and principles

KRA 2: Capability Building

Component Projects/Activities:
Enhancement of capacity of police

investigators
Establishment of Human Rights Desks in the

PROs, PPOs, CPOs, CPS/MPS, and NOSUs; examinations on human rights for police personnel;

Administration of written and verbal

Updating of the Human Rights Education

Curriculum in the mandatory career courses;

courses;

Inclusion of HR-related subject in specialized

KRA 2: Capability Building

Component Projects/Activities:

Conduct of special training programs on HR/IHL and other HR componentsfor PNP personnel; Development of police trainers and champions in HR advocacy and continuing legal education; Establishment of eligibility list for HR officers based on competencies and direct involvement in HR advocacy; Development of best practice models in HR promotion and protection;

KRA 2: Capability Building

Component Projects/Activities:

Inclusion and maintenance of PNP Human Righters in the PNP Digest;

Development of PNP Pamana website;

Development and production of a DVD training program on human rights;

Production of a short film on human rights; and

Production of IEC materials on HR.

KRA 3: Prevention and Control of Human Rights Violations in the PNP

Objective: To prevent and reduce the incidence of human rights violations committed by PNP personnel

KRA 3: Prevention and Control of Human Rights Violations in the PNP

Component Projects/Activities:

Incentives for exemplars in the HR field including opportunity sites for police personnel involved in HR advocacy; HR Protector Pin symbolizingHR protector in the holder; Conduct of photo-journalism contest on HR protection; Case studies on specific HR violations; Installation of video recording systems in investigation rooms;

KRA 3: Prevention and Control of Human Rights Violations in the PNP

Component Projects/Activities:

Regular conduct ofinventory of detainees in lock-up cells;

Random inspections of lock-up cells;

Speedy resolution of administrative cases filed against police personnel;

Close coordination with CHR, AFP, and other agencies as well as the GRP MC on the continuing monitoring of cases of violation of human rights in accordance with the CARHRIHL;

KRA 4: Multi-Sectoral Cooperation and Partnership

Objective: To establish stronger partnership between the PNP and relevant partners from the government, NGOs, and sectoral groups, and the international communities to ensure compliance to HR standards

KRA 4: Multi-Sectoral Cooperation and Partnership Enhancement

Component

Projects/Activities:

Formation of HR Time Check --- a focus group of PNP, AFP, DILG, DND, OPAPP, and DSWD to discuss current issues about human rights; Holding of Partners and Donors forum on human rights advocacy Conduct of consultative conferences, seminars, dialogues with different sectors

KRA 4: Multi-Sectoral Cooperation and Partnership

Component Projects/Activities:

Sectoral organizing and mobilization in the area of HR education and case monitoring;
Close coordination with other CJS pillars for the speedy resolution of cases in pursuit of justice for the victims of HR violations; Providing e-group facility for HR desk officers and other government partners to ensure interconnectivity between and among HR advocates;

KRA 4: Multi-Sectoral Cooperation and Partnership

Component Projects/Activities:

Establishment of continuing information exchange between the PNP and international and local NGOs for the advancement of HR for the police in particular and in the country in general; and
Involvement in HR-related international and national events.

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