An investigation can be procedurally correct and still violate a person's basic rights — that gap is exactly where miscarriages of justice happen. This course on Human Rights Practice in Investigations and Judicial Proceedings, from the Arab British Fellowship Training Academy, trains legal and security professionals to close that gap and apply human rights principles at every stage of investigation and trial.

Human rights belong to every individual regardless of nationality, ethnicity, religion or gender — they are universal, unconditional, and guaranteed simply by virtue of being human. The concept covers a wide range of protections: freedom, equality before the law, freedom of expression and movement, the right to form associations, and the right to dignity and work. Since the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the field has continued to evolve, shaping how modern investigations and courts are expected to operate.

Who should attend:

• Members of courts, public prosecution offices and legal corporate bodies.
• Military units, formations and security sector personnel.
• Professionals working in human rights and security fields.
• Law school students and graduates.

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

• Apply core human rights principles correctly within investigation and trial settings.
• Recognize the practical difference between ideal and flawed investigative and trial methods.
• Build stronger judgment for handling investigations and judicial proceedings that respect due process.
• Reference international human rights standards and covenants with confidence.

Module 1: Human Rights Foundations and Legal Framework

• Definitions and core concepts of human rights.
• International human rights covenants and principles.
• The world's leading human rights institutions and what makes them effective.

Module 2: Rights That Shape Investigation and Trial Practice

• The right to life, liberty, security and a dignified existence free from persecution.
• Freedom of thought, religion and ownership rights.
• Rights of women and children, and the relationship between human rights and the media.

Module 3: Applying Human Rights During Investigation

• Investigation and prosecution conducted in line with human rights principles.
• Best investigative methods and practices, and conducting investigations without resorting to violence.
• Police duties and responsibilities toward human rights.

Module 4: Human Rights in Judicial Trials

• Ideal trial methods and international standards applied in judicial settings.
• Equality between opposing parties, presumption of innocence, and guarantees in criminal cases.
• Public hearings, fair trial safeguards, and good treatment during detention.

Module 5: Practical Application

• Practical models, real case studies and structured discussion sessions.