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The aim of the course is to profile police accountability and oversight as a human rights and governance concern, and assist in building a community of practitioners on the continent who can become active advocates for increased accountability of the police, and who are skilled to identify and act in terms of overseeing the actions of the police.

During the one-week intensive course, scheduled from 15 - 19 July 2013, training is provided to practitioners, policy-makers, scholars and post-graduate students.

Applications
This is a high-level course, particularly designed for practitioners working in the field of police accountability and oversight in Africa. Applications from judicial officers, post-graduate students with
a relevant research focus, government officials responsible for relevant issues, and members of civil society groups experienced in and engaged with the issues are encouraged.

Applicants from around the world are invited. However, the course will have an African focus. Applicants from African countries are therefore in particular encouraged to apply.

Application deadline
The deadline for applications is 5 July 2013.

Fees
The course fee is ZAR 3 000.00 (US $ 450). This fee covers tuition, course materials, teas and lunch for the duration of the course. The fee excludes transport and accommodation costs.

Scholarships
A limited number of scholarships are available. Applicants must indicate on the online application form whether they wish to apply for a scholarship and provide sufficient motivation substantiating
why they require financial assistance.

Applicants should also indicate whether they would still like to be considered for admittance in the event that they are not granted a scholarship.

Topics may include the following:

• Police Oversight:
  
  • Theories and systems
  • Democratic Policing
  • Architecture of Police Oversight
  • Police Oversight in Africa - Challenges and Opportunities
  • Internal and External Oversight: Systems and Practice
• Police Standards: Overview of relevant International and regional standards monitoring police action
• Police Corruption
• Use of Force
• Public Order and Policing Elections
• Torture
• Custody Visits and Citizen Oversight
• National Security and Access to Information

How to apply

Applicants can only apply online. Please note that a high proficiency in English is required to attend these courses.

All lectures and materials are in English.
To apply, please visit: http://www.chr.up.ac.za/index.php/ahrc-apply-online.html

Electronic copies of the following documents must be uploaded when applying online:

• Curriculum Vitae
• One Letter of Recommendation
• Employer’s authorisation (where applicable)
• Academic Records (students only)

Contact information
Mr Kweku Antwi
Tel: +27 (0) 12 420 4197 / FaxToEmail: +27 (0) 86 688 7644
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.chr.up.ac.za