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Constitution of Canada 1867, as amended to 2011
Protection from Violence
- EnglishEveryone has the right to life, liberty and security of the person and the right not to be deprived thereof except in accordance with the principles of fundamental justice. (Constitution Act 1982, Sec. 7)
- FrenchChacun a droit à la vie, à la liberté et à la sécurité de sa personne; il ne peut être porté atteinte à ce droit qu’en conformité avec les principes de justice fondamentale. (Loi constitutionnelle de 1982, Sec. 7)
Protection from Violence
- EnglishEveryone has the right not to be subjected to any cruel and unusual treatment or punishment. (Constitution Act 1982, Sec. 12)
- FrenchChacun a droit à la protection contre tous traitements ou peines cruels et inusités. (Loi constitutionnelle de 1982, Sec. 12)
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Constitution of Canada 1867, as amended to 2011 (English). According to Sec. 16(1) of the Constitution Act 1982: “English and French are the official languages of Canada …”
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Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
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Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
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Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
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Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
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Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
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8- Section 2 on Fundamental Freedoms.
9- Sections 7 to 14 on Legal Rights; Section 15 on Equality Rights.
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Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
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Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.