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CHAPTER 7
WHAT ARRANGEMENTS WERE MADE, AND WHAT PRECAUTIONS WERE
TAKEN, TO PROTECT CITIZENS IN TIVOLI GARDENS AND OTHER
AFFECTED AREAS FROM UNNECESSARY INJURY OR PROPERTY
DAMAGE DURING THE LAW ENFORCEMENT ACTION IN THE STATE OF
EMERGENCY, AND THE ADEQUACY AND APPROPRIATENESS OF THOSE
ARRANGEMENTS AND PRECAUTIONS IN THE PREVAILING
CIRCUMSTANCES
ToR (G)
INTRODUCTION
7.1.
This Chapter is divided into four parts. In Part 1, we describe the
arrangements that were made and the precautions that were taken to protect
persons residing within the area of operations. Part 2 examines the measures
taken to avoid unnecessary injury during the operation. Part 3 considers the
specific matter of the provision of medical services and Part 4 deals with the
arrangements made and measures taken to minimise damage to property.
7.2.
During the discussion under the four Parts, we assess the adequacy
and appropriateness of the arrangements or measures in the findings.
7.3.
Since the internal security operation was carried out in the context
of a limited State of Emergency under which the rights of citizens were reduced
and a violent armed confrontation between the security forces and criminals loyal
to Coke was clearly anticipated, it is axiomatic that arrangements and measures
were necessary for the protection of citizens. The risk of injury to persons and
property was plain.