Constitution of the Republic of Botswana 1966, as amended to 2021
Protection from Violence
  • English
    Whereas every person in Botswana is entitled to the fundamental rights and freedoms of the individual, that is to say, the right, whatever his or her race, place of origin, political opinions, colour, 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;
    … (Sec. 3)
Protection from Violence
  • English
    (1) No person shall be held in slavery or servitude.
    (2) No person shall be required to perform forced labour.
    ... (Sec. 6)
Protection from Violence
  • English
    (1) No person shall be subjected to torture or to inhuman or degrading punishment or other treatment.
    … (Sec. 7)
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Constitution of Botswana 1966, as amended to 2016 (English). Amendment to the Constitution 2021 (English), available in HeinOnline World Constitutions Illustrated Library (2023).

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Part of Chapter II on Protection of Fundamental Rights and Freedoms of the Individual.
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3- Sec. 5 on Protection of the right to personal liberty.

4- Sec. 15 on Protection from discrimination.

5- Sec. 17 on Declarations relating to emergencies.