Feudal Forces: Democratic Nations - Police Accountability in
Feudal Forces: Democratic Nations - Police Accountability in
Feudal Forces: Democratic Nations - Police Accountability in
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CHAPTER 10Watch<strong>in</strong>g the watchdog:External civilian oversight mechanismsThe presence of at least one external,<strong>in</strong>dependent civilian agency to ensure<strong>in</strong>dependent <strong>in</strong>vestigations <strong>in</strong>to allegations ofpolice abuse can send the message that thepolice will be held accountable. Except forBangladesh, that has no external civilianoversight mechanism, all countries <strong>in</strong> South Asiahave experimented with these systems <strong>in</strong> oneform or another. Irrespective of the way that<strong>in</strong>dependent oversight is structured, political willand strong leadership of both the police and the<strong>in</strong>dependent bodies is essential for build<strong>in</strong>g atruly accountable and responsive polic<strong>in</strong>gsystem.POLICE ACCOUNTABILITY IN SOUTH ASIA :: 69
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