§ 1. In all situations the minimum force necessary must be used. Firearms must only be used as the last resort. Where their use is unavoidable they must be used with restraint, in proportion to the seriousness of the offence and the legitimate objective to be achieved, and so as to minimise damage and injury and to respect and preserve human life.
§ 2. Superior officers shall ensure that members of the security forces are equipped with appropriate self-defensive equipment and appropriate non-lethal incapacitating weapons with a view to restraining the use of weapons capable of causing death or serious injury. Superior officers shall be responsible for any breach of these rules by members of the security forces under their command in cases in which they did not take all measures in their power to prevent such a breach.