A Workshop on Police Reforms Begins

Wednesday, July 14th, 2010

A two-day workshop on human rights titled “Police Reforms in the Maldives: Obstacles, Strategies and way forward” began today. It was organized conjointly by the Human Rights Commission of the Maldives (HRCM), the Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative (CHRI) and the Maldivian Democracy Network (MDN). In addition to HRCM and MDN; Prosecutor General’s Office, Police Integrity Commission, Media and some NGO’s participated in the workshop.

At today’s inaugural ceremony a book named “Fuluhunnaa Behey 101 Suvaalaai Javaabu” (101 Questions and Answers about the Police) was officially released. It was released by the Chief Guest of the ceremony UN resident coordinator in the Maldives, Mr. Andrew Cox. He reassured the United Nations’ commitment to cooperate in the democratic transition of the Maldives, and their willingness to work together with all stakeholders. CHRI’s consultant Sanjay Patil said that such a book is essential because people being aware of their rights and the services they are supposed to receive from the police is a very important part of police reforms.

Delivering the welcome speech, President of HRCM Ahmed Saleem said the Police service in the Maldives have improved a lot and that much credit for this goes to the Maldives Police Services and the work done by those in charge. The Executive Director of MDN, Ahmed Irfan noted in his speech that police reforms is not just up to the police, but a collective effort by all concerned parties is crucial to its success.
The workshop will cover a wide range of issues including Police Reform, Community Policing, Criminal justice system, police accountability, and the role of media in monitoring the police.

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