LEGAL PROTECTION OF HUMAN RIGHTS WITH REFERENCE TO THE WORK OF POLICE

Abstract

International documents on human rights and fundamental freedoms, and legal regulations of each nation-state determine the universal significance of human rights and freedoms, whose observance is an important factor of peace, justice and security necessary to ensure that the development of friendly relations and cooperation between states, but also a precondition for progress in establishing a lasting peace, security, justice and cooperation in Europe. One of the main objectives of the common foreign and security policy of the Member States of the European Union is the development of democracy and rule of law and respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms. International peace and security, and unity among nations depend on the respect of human rights; human rights should be protected under legislation and the rule of law is important for the protection of good policing or policing that will be effective and legal. In the process of democratization the Republic of Macedonia incorporates the recommendations of the Council of Europe and other international institutions in finding the appropriate effective mechanisms by which holders of public authority exercise their powers with respect and protect human rights. Respect and protection of human rights legislation, harmonized with international standards in this area should be the primary task of the police under any modern democratic society. In the exercise of statutory powers, where the police is state protector of life, safety and security of citizens due to the nature of its work, the police may be responsible for the violation of human rights, right through the exercise of statutory powers to use force. It is important to set the border police action in the sphere of rights and freedoms, protect the core value of every democratic system - the citizen and his dignity.