Preventing police brutality in South Africa
Current oversight systems aren’t enough to prevent police abuses – what more is needed?
Although South Africa has oversight systems for police accountability, brutality by law enforcement officers remains a widespread problem. This seminar examines the limitations of current responses and how a system could be developed that is trusted by the public and supported by police. Speakers will also consider lessons on addressing police brutality from Latin American countries.
A new ISS report on how to prevent police brutality in South Africa will be launched at the seminar.
Chair: Thato Masiangoako, Socio-Economic Rights Institute of South Africa
Speakers:
David Bruce, independent researcher and ISS consultant
Victor Senna, Chief Financial Officer, Independent Police Investigative Directorate
Ignacio Cano, Professor of Sociology, State University of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
