29. Freedom and security of the person
Official Constitutional Text
29. Every person has the right to freedom and security of the person, which includes the right not to be—
(a) deprived of freedom arbitrarily or without just cause;
(b) detained without trial, except during a state of emergency, in which case the detention is subject to Article 58;
(c) subjected to any form of violence from either public or private sources;
(d) subjected to torture in any manner, whether physical or psychological;
(e) subjected to corporal punishment; or
(f) treated or punished in a cruel, inhuman or degrading manner.
Plain English Explanation
This is a simplified summary prepared by legal scholars to explain this article in clear language. It is not the legal text of the Constitution.
This article protects every person’s freedom and personal security.
It prohibits:
- Arbitrary arrest or detention
- Detention without trial (except in declared emergencies)
- Any form of violence (from police or private persons)
- Torture (physical or psychological)
- Corporal punishment
- Cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment
This is a core protection against abuse of power.
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