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Management of information

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Sources and accuracy of information

Do defenders have reliable sources of information to base accusations on? Do defenders publicise information with the necessary accuracy and method?

Keeping, sending and receiving information

Can defenders keep information in a safe and reliable place? Could it get stolen? Can it be protected from viruses and hackers? Can you send and receive information safely?

Being witnesses or having key information

Are defenders key witnesses to raise charges against a powerful actor? Do defenders have relevant and unique information for a given case or process?

Having coherent and acceptable explanation about your work and aims

Do the defenders have a clear, sustainable and coherent explanation of their work and objectives? Is this explanation acceptable, or at least tolerated, by most/all stakeholders (specially armed ones)? Are all members of the group able to provide this explanation when requested?

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