6.2.3. Factors that would hinder or help achieve the intended aim if the particular tactical option is used (such as personnel and other resources) 6.2.4. An assessment of the risks in using or withdrawing the tactical option (such as its effect on public safety, the safety of property, and police legitimacy) 6.2.5. The reasonableness and necessity of the use of the tactic in light of existing law, including the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No.15 of 1979 as amended, and the existing guidelines directed at the police and armed forces in this regard. V Dealing with special and vulnerable groups at protests The police and tri-forces should make special provisions for special and vulnerable groups of persons attending protests. (See Part I (VIII) above for general state obligations un this regard) i. Vulnerable Groups Guided by the United Nations Office of the High Commissioner’s Human Rights Guidelines for States on the practical implementation of the right to participate in public affairs, persons belonging to the following groups are considered vulnerable. Therefore, the Commission makes the following recommended guidelines for crowd control, where the following persons are predominantly present. 1. Women 2. Children 3. Elderly 4. Persons with disabilities 36