Undertaking Effective Investigations: A Guide for National Human Rights Institutions
10 Aug 2015Details the key steps in conducting human rights investigations, including collecting evidence, interviewing and reporting (English, revised May 2018)
Graphic: Close up shot of hands taking notes at an interview
Investigating complaints of human rights abuses is a crucial role of all national human rights institutions.
The Human Rights Investigation Techniques training program aims to assist APF members develop the capacity to investigate alleged human rights abuses effectively and in accordance with international standards and best practice.
It examines the principles and standards that guide how effective human rights investigations are conducted, along with the specific mandates for investigations that apply to national human rights institutions.
Training also covers the key elements of the investigation process, including management of an investigation; collecting, recording, collating and evaluating information; interviewing skills; preparation of a brief of evidence; and handling evidence.
Our fact sheet series provides advice on integrating good practice into human rights investigations. It also looks at the steps NHRIs can take to ensure that gender is considered in all aspects of an investigation. The fact sheet series is also available in Taiwanese Mandarin.
The APF has delivered: