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Protection from Violence
- EnglishThe physical or moral integrity of anyone may not be infringed, in whatever circumstance that may be, and by any party that may be, public or private.
No one may inflict on others, under whatever pretext there may be, cruel, inhuman, [or] degrading treatments or infringements of human dignity.
The practice of torture, under any of its forms and by anyone, is a crime punishable by the law. (Art. 22) - Arabicلا يجوز المس بالسّلامة الجسدية أو المعنويّة لأي شخص، في أيّ ظرف، ومن قبل أيّ جهة كانت، خاصّة أو عامة.
لا يجوز لأحد أن يعامل الغير، تحت أيّ ذريعة، معاملة قاسية أو لا إنسانية أو مهينة أو حاطّة بالكرامة الإنسانية.
ممارسة التّعذيب بكافة أشكاله، ومن قبل أي أحد، جريمة يعاقب عليها القانون. (الفصل 22)
Protection from Violence
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Any individual, [or] any agent of the State who is guilty of an act of torture, of cruel, inhuman or degrading measures or treatments in the exercise or in connection with the exercise of their functions, either on their own initiative, or on instruction, will be punished according to the law.
… (Art. 19) - French
Tout individu, tout agent de l'Etat qui se rendrait coupable d'acte de torture, de sévices ou traitements cruels, inhumains ou dégradants dans l'exercice ou à l'occasion de l'exercice de ses fonctions, soit de sa propre initiative, soit sur instruction, sera puni conformément à la loi.
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Protection from Violence
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(3) The State shall direct its policy towards ensuring that –
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(f) children, young persons and the aged are protected against any exploitation whatsoever, and against moral and material neglect;
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Protection from Violence
- English1. The home shall be inviolable.
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4. Entry into the home of a person during the night shall not be permitted, except:
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c) In flagrante delicto, or with a court order that expressly authorizes such, in cases of especially violent or organized crime, such as terrorism, and the trafficking of human beings, arms and narcotics.
… (Art. 43) - Portuguese1. O domicílio é inviolável.
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4. Não é permitida a entrada no domicílio de uma pessoa durante a noite, salvo:
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c) Em flagrante delito, ou com mandado judicial que expressamente a autorize, em casos de criminalidade especialmente violenta ou organizada, designadamente, de terrorismo, tráfico de pessoas, de armas e de estupefacientes.
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Protection from Violence
- EnglishThe 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)
Protection from Violence
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9. The law shall punish domestic violence and shall protect the rights of all members of a family. (Art. 82) - Portuguese…
9. A lei pune a violência doméstica e protege os direitos de todos os membros da família. (Art. 82)
Protection from Violence
- EnglishA person may not be subjected to slavery, servitude, trafficking, or forced labour for any purpose. (Art. 14)
- SomaliSinaba qof looma addoonsan karo, midiidin lagama dhigan karo, lagama ganacsan karo, qasabna looguma shaqaysan karo. (Qodobka 14aad.)
Protection from Violence
- EnglishNo one may be forced to effectuate a job [travail], except in the cases specified by the law. (Art. 25)
- Arabicلا يجوز إرغام أحد على القيام بعمل باستثناء في حالات حددها القانون. (المادة 25)
- FrenchNul ne peut être contraint à effectuer un travail, sauf dans les cas prévus par la loi. (Art. 25)
Protection from Violence
- English(1) Every person has the right to freedom and security. … (Art. 45)
- Arabic1. لكل شخص الحق في الحرية والامانة.... (الماده 46)
Protection from Violence
- EnglishThe public powers see to the elimination of sexual violence.
Without prejudice to international treaties and agreements, any sexual violence made against any person, with the intention to destabilize, [or] to dislocate a family and to make a whole people disappear is established as a crime against humanity punishable by the law. (Art. 15) - FrenchLes pouvoirs publics veillent à l’élimination des violences sexuelles.
Sans préjudice des traités et accords internationaux, toute violence sexuelle faite sur toute personne, dans l’intention de déstabiliser, de disloquer une famille et de faire disparaître tout un peuple est érigée en crime contre l’humanité puni par la loi. (Art. 15)