2.2 Session Guidance: International Legal Framework Relevant to Police

Methodology and Learning Process

This session should be delivered through visual explanation and reflection. The aim is to familiarise participants with international child-protection standards and translate them into simple policing principles.

Step 1: Visual Introduction to International Instruments

Trainer Action (Projector Required)

Display one simple slide showing only the names of key international instruments:

• UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC)
• Beijing Rules
• Riyadh Guidelines
• Havana Rules
• ILO Conventions on Child Labour

Briefly explain the purpose of every instrument and what was the purpose of every instrument. 

Trainer Explanation 

Explain:

• These are international agreements that set minimum standards for how children must be treated.
• Pakistan has accepted these standards.

State clearly:

Police do not apply international law directly. Police apply Pakistani law guided by these standards.

Step 2: Short Video Viewing 

Trainer Action (Projector Required)

Play a short explainer video (3–5 minutes) on:

• the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, or
• international child-protection standards.

Before playing the video, tell participants:

“While watching, focus on what this means for how police treat children.”

Step 3: Reflection- What Did You Take From the Video?

Trainer Action

After the video, ask participants:

• “What key ideas or messages stood out to you?”
• “What does this mean for police behaviour with children?”

Write 5–6 keywords on the board.

Step 4: Concluding Principles for Police 

Trainer Action (Projector)

Display the following single slide or table:

Explain briefly:

These principles guide police action whenever children are involved. They support professional policing and protect both children and officers.