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Constitution of the Republic of Haiti 1987, as amended to 2012
Protection from Violence
- English
Any unnecessary force or restraint in the apprehension of a person or in keeping him under arrest, or any psychological pressure or physical brutality, especially during interrogation, is forbidden. (Art. 25)
- French
Toute rigueur ou contrainte qui n'est pas nécessaire pour appréhender une personne ou la maintenir en détention, toute pression morale ou brutalité physique notamment pendant l'interrogation sont interdites. (Art. 25)
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Constitution of the Republic of Haiti 1987, as amended to 2012 (English). According to Art. 5: “All Haitians are united by a common language: Creole. Creole and French are the official languages of the Republic.”