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Protection from Violence
Zambia
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2. The electoral process and system of administering elections shall ensure—
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b. that elections are free from violence, intimidation and corruption;
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Protection from Violence
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- EnglishWhere every person in Saint Vincent is entitled to the fundamental rights and freedoms, that is to say, the right, whatever his race, place of origin, political opinions, color, creed or sex, but subject to respect for the rights and freedoms of others and for the public interest, to each and all of the following, namely-
a. life, liberty, security of the person and the protection of the law;
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Protection from Violence
Kuwait
- EnglishThe State shall watch over the youth and shall protect it from exploitation and from moral, corporal and spiritual negligence. (Art. 10)
- Arabicترعى الدولة النشء وتحميه من الاستغلال وتقيه الإهمال الأدبي والجسماني والروحي. (المادّة 10)
Protection from Violence
Eswatini
- EnglishNotwithstanding anything in this Constitution, there shall be no derogation from the enjoyment of the following rights and freedoms
(a) life, equality before the law and security of person;
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(c) freedom from slavery or servitude;
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(e) freedom from torture, cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment. (Sec. 38)
Protection from Violence
Montenegro
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It is prohibited to perform medical and other experiments on human beings, without their permission. (Art. 27) - Montenegrin…
Zabranjeno je na ljudskom biću, bez njegove dozvole, vršiti medicinske i druge oglede. (Clan 27)
Protection from Violence
Argentina
- EnglishIn the Argentine Nation there are no slaves: the few who still exist shall become free as from the swearing of his Constitution; and a special law shall regulate whatever compensation this declaration may give rise to. Any contract for the purchase and sale of persons is a crime for which the parties shall be liable, as well as the notary or officer authorizing it. And slaves who by any means enter the nation shall be free by the mere fact of entering the territory of the Republic. (Sec. 15)
- SpanishEn la Nación Argentina no hay esclavos: los pocos que hoy existen quedan libres desde la jura de esta Constitución; y una ley especial reglará las indemnizaciones a que dé lugar esta declaración. Todo contrato de compra y venta de personas es un crimen de que serán responsables los que lo celebrasen, y el escribano o funcionario que lo autorice. Y los esclavos que de cualquier modo se introduzcan quedan libres por el solo hecho de pisar el territorio de la República. (Art. 15)
Protection from Violence
Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of
- EnglishEveryone is entitled to respect for his or her physical, mental and moral integrity, therefore:
1. No person shall be subjected to penalties, tortures, cruelty, inhuman or degrading treatment. Every victim of torture or cruel, inhumane or degrading treatment effected or tolerated by agents of the State has the right to rehabilitation.
2. Any person deprived of liberty shall be treated with respect due to the inherent dignity of the human being.
3. No person shall be subjected without his or her freely given consent to scientific experiments or medical or laboratory examinations, except when such person’s life is in danger, or in any other circumstances as may be detained by law.
4. Any public official who, by reason of his official position, inflicts mistreatment or physical or mental suffering on any person or instigates or tolerates such treatment, shall be punished in accordance with law. (Art. 46) - SpanishToda persona tiene derecho a que se respete su integridad física, psíquica y moral, en consecuencia:
1. Ninguna persona puede ser sometida a penas, torturas o tratos crueles, inhumanos o degradantes. Toda víctima de tortura o trato cruel, inhumano o degradante practicado o tolerado por parte de agentes del Estado, tiene derecho a la rehabilitación.
2. Toda persona privada de libertad será tratada con el respeto debido a la dignidad inherente al ser humano.
3. Ninguna persona será sometida sin su libre consentimiento a experimentos científicos, o a exámenes médicos o de laboratorio, excepto cuando se encontrare en peligro su vida o por otras circunstancias que determine la ley.
4. Todo funcionario público o funcionaria pública que, en razón de su cargo, infiera maltratos o sufrimientos físicos o mentales a cualquier persona, o que instigue o tolere este tipo de tratos, será sancionado o sancionada de acuerdo con la ley. (Art. 46)