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Every person has a right to be treated with dignity worthy of a human being and not to be subjected to torture, cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment. (Art. 16)

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(3) A law which authorises the taking of any measure against a member of a disciplinary force of a country with which Seychelles is at war shall not be held to be inconsistent with the Charter¹³.
(4) A law referred to in clause (3) shall not provide for the doing of anything which constitutes the crime of genocide or a crime against humanity. (Art. 44)

The State recognises the right of children and young persons to special protection in view of their immaturity and vulnerability and to ensure effective exercise of this right the State undertakes−
(a) to provide that the minimum age of admission to employment shall be fifteen years, subject to exceptions for children who are employed part-time in light work prescribed by law without harm to their health, morals or education;
(b) to provide for a higher minimum age of admission to employment with respect to occupations prescribed by law which the State regards as dangerous, unhealthy or likely to impair the normal development of a child or young person;
(c) to ensure special protection against social and economic exploitation and physical and moral dangers to which children and young persons are exposed;
… (Art. 31)

(1) Every person has a right to liberty and security of the person.
… (Art. 18)

(1) Every person has a right not to be held in slavery or bondage.
(2) Every person has a right not to be compelled to perform forced or compulsory labour.
… (Art. 17)