LAW ANATOMY OF A CRIME Filming for human rights can be dangerous. It can put you, the people you are filming and the communities you are filming in at risk. Carefully assess the risks before you press “record.” INTRODUCTION If you are using video for human rights documentation, justice, and accountability, it’s good to have a basic understanding of what lawyers need to prove to hold a person, state, or institution accountable for committing human rights violations. The goal of this section is to help you understand the structure of a crime so you can make informed decisions about where to point your camera so you collect more relevant information and, in turn, enhance the usefulness and evidentiary value of your footage. 29 VIDEO AS EVIDENCE: ANATOMY OF A CRIME V 1.0