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Constitution of Saint Kitts and Nevis 1983
Protection from Violence
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Whereas every person in Saint Christopher and Nevis is entitled to the fundamental rights and freedoms, that is to say, the right, whatever his or her race, place of origin, birth, 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, equality before the law and the protection of the law;
… (Sec. 3)
Protection from Violence
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(1) A person shall not be held in slavery or servitude.
(2) No person shall be required to perform forced labour.
… (Sec. 6)
Protection from Violence
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A person shall not be subjected to torture or to inhuman degrading punishment or other like treatment. (Sec. 7)
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Chapter II on Protection of Fundamental Rights and Freedoms.
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The Nevis Island Administration.
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The Nevis Island Administration.
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Chapter II on Protection of Fundamental Rights and Freedoms.