Publications
Legislating for the Security Sector Toolkit: The South African Military Discipline Supplementary Measures Act
This booklet contains the South African Military Discipline Supplementary Measures Act in its original form as well as its articles reorganised by topic. This allows legislators to easily identify the specific subjects that need to be covered in such a … Read more
Legislating for the Security Sector Toolkit: Principles Governing the Administration of Justice through Military Tribunals
This publication contains the 20 Principles Governing the Administration of Justice through Military Tribunals as outlined by the Commission on Human Rights.
Legislating for the Security Sector Toolkit: Understanding Military Justice
The objective of this guide is to provide readers with essential information about the function and principles of military justice in a democratic society. The guide also focuses on policies and the role of different stakeholders in shaping legal and i … Read more
Legislating for the Security Sector Toolkit: The Argentinian National Intelligence Law
This booklet contains The Argentinian National Intelligence Law, 2001 and the Regulation of the National Intelligence Act, 2002 in its original form as well as the provisions of this legislation which are reorganised by topic. This allows lawmakers to … Read more
Legislating for the Security Sector Toolkit: The Netherlands’ Intelligence and Security Services Act
This booklet contains the Dutch Intelligence and Security Services Act in its original form as well as the provisions of this legislation which are reorganised by topic. This allows lawmakers to easily identify the specific subjects that should be cove … Read more
Legislating for the Security Sector Toolkit: The Canadian Security Intelligence Service Act
This booklet contains the Canadian Security Intelligence Service Act in its original form as well as the provisions of this legislation which are reorganised by topic. This allows lawmakers to easily identify the specific subjects that should be covere … Read more
Anti-Corruption Authority Standards
This document lists ten guiding principles and parameters on the notion of independence of Anti-Corruption bodies. These principles and standards are intended to be aspirational for, rather than legally binding on, organisations. They recognise that th … Read more
Legislating for the Security Sector Toolkit: Compilation of Good Practices for Intelligence Agencies and their Oversight
The Compilation of Good Practices within the Security Sector Toolkit highlights the legal and institutional frameworks and measures that ensure respect for human rights by intelligence agencies while countering terrorism. The toolkit also identifies in … Read more
Guidance Note: UNCAC Self-Assessments: Going Beyond the Minimum
The UN Convention Against Corruption Self-Assessment process is an opportunity to engage in national dialogue on anti-corruption policies and programmes and stimulate reforms to curb corruption. This practical Guidance Note provides a methodology for n … Read more
Legislating for the Security Sector Toolkit: Understanding Intelligence Oversight
This guidebook provides an introduction on how democratic states govern their intelligence services. The toolkit demonstrates how states can govern their intelligence services in order to make sure that: They contribute effectively to the security of t … Read more
