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Protection from Violence
Poland
- EnglishPolitical parties and other organizations whose programmes are based upon totalitarian methods and the modes of activity of nazism, fascism and communism, as well as those whose programmes or activities sanction racial or national hatred, the application of violence for the purpose of obtaining power or to influence the State policy, or provide for the secrecy of their own structure or membership, shall be forbidden. (Art. 13)
- PolishZakazane jest istnienie partii politycznych i innych organizacji odwołujących się w swoich programach do totalitarnych metod i praktyk działania nazizmu, faszyzmu i komunizmu, a także tych, których program lub działalność zakłada lub dopuszcza nienawiść rasową i narodowościową, stosowanie przemocy w celu zdobycia władzy lub wpływu na politykę państwa albo przewiduje utajnienie struktur lub członkostwa. (Art. 13)
Protection from Violence
Azerbaijan
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III. No one can be forced to work.
… (Art. 35) - Azerbaijani…
III. Heç kəs zorla işlədilə bilməz.
… (Maddə 35)
Protection from Violence
Cabo Verde
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2. The family, the society and the State should guarantee the protection of a child against any form of discrimination and of oppression, as well as against the abusive exercise of authority in the family, in public or private institutions to which they may be entrusted and also against child labor exploitation.
3. Child labor shall be prohibited at compulsory school-going age. (Art. 90) - Portuguese…
2. A família, a sociedade e o Estado deverão garantir a protecção da criança contra qualquer forma de discriminação e de opressão, bem como contra o exercício abusivo da autoridade na família, em instituições públicas ou privadas a que estejam confiadas e, ainda, contra a exploração do trabalho infantil.
3. É proibido o trabalho de crianças em idade de escolaridade obrigatória. (Art. 90)
Protection from Violence
Somalia
- English(1) Every person has the right to personal liberty and security.
(2) Every person has the right to personal security, and this includes: the prohibition of illegal detention, all forms of violence, including any form of violence against women, torture, or inhumane treatment.
(3) Every person has the right to physical integrity, which cannot be violated. No one may be subjected to medical or scientific experiments without their consent or, if a person lacks the legal capacity to consent, the consent of a near relative and the support of expert medical opinion.
(4) Female circumcision is a cruel and degrading customary practice, and is tantamount to torture. The circumcision of girls is prohibited.
(5) Abortion is contrary to Shari’ah and is prohibited except in cases of necessity, especially to save the life of the mother. (Art. 15) - Somali(1) Qof kastaa wuxuu xaq u leeyahay xorriyaddiisa shakhsiga ah iyo nabagelyada qofnimadiisa.
(2) Qof kasta wuxuu xaq u leeyahay amaan shaqsiyadeed waxaa ka mid ah: ka-reebanaan xarig aan sharciga waafaqsaneyn, waxaa kaloo xorriyadda qofnimo ka mid ah ka-reebanaan wax kasta oo cunfi ah, oo ay ka mid tahay wax kasta oo cunfi ah oo lagula kaco haweenka. Qofna looma geysan karo jirdil, fal bini’aadantinamada ka baxsan.
(3) Qof kasta wuxuu xaq u leeyahay badqabka jirkiisa waana laguma xad gudbaan. Qofna laguma qasbi karo in lagu sameeyo tijaabo takhtareed ama mid cilmibaariseed, haddii qofka ama xigtadiisa dhowi aynan oggolaanin islamarkaasina aysan jirin talo uu bixiyey xeeldheere caafimaad marka uusan qofku sharciyan awood u lahayn inuu wax oggolaado.
(4) Gudniinka gabdhaha waa caado naxariis-darro iyo xaqiraad u dhiganta jirdil. Gudniinka gabdhaha waa reeban yahay.
(5) Soo rididda ilmuhu waa arrin ka soo horjeedda Shareecada Islaamka, waana reebban tahay, haddii aan ka ahayn xaalad caafimaad aan looga maarmin badbaadinta nolosha hooyada. (Qodobka 15aad.)
Protection from Violence
Pakistan
- English(1) To enjoy the protection of law and to be treated in accordance with law is the inalienable right of every citizen. Wherever he may be, and of every other person for the time being within Pakistan.
(2) In particular--
(a) no action detrimental to the life, liberty, body, reputation or property of any person shall be taken except in accordance with law;
… (Art. 4) - Urdu(١) ہر شہری خواہ کہیں بھی ہو، اور کسی بھی دوسرے شخص جو فی الوقت پاکستان میں ہو، یہ ناقابل انتقال حق ہے کہ اسے قانون کا تحفظ حاصل ہو اور اس کے ساتھ قانون کے مطابق سلوک کیا جائے۔
(۲) خصوصا۔۔
(الف)کوئی ایسی کاروائی نہ کی جائے جو کسی شخص کی جان، آزادی، جسم، شہرت یا املاک کے لیے مضر ہو، سوائے جب کہ قانون اس کی اجازت دے؛
…(آرٹیکل۴)
Protection from Violence
Romania
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(3) The exploitation of minors, their employment in activities that might be harmful to their health, or morals, or might(delete) endanger their life and normal development are prohibited.
(4) Minors under the age of fifteen may not be employed for any paid labour.
… (Art. 49) - Romanian…
(3) Exploatarea minorilor, folosirea lor în activităţi care le-ar dăuna sănătăţii, moralităţii sau care le-ar pune în primejdie viaţa ori dezvoltarea normală sunt interzise.
(4) Minorii sub vârsta de 15 ani nu pot fi angajaţi ca salariaţi.
... (Art. 49)
Protection from Violence
Cambodia
- EnglishThe law forbids any physical abuse against any individual.
The law protects the life, the honour and the dignity of the citizens.
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Confessions obtained by physical torture or mental pressure shall not be admissible as evidence of guilt.
… (Art. 38) - Khmerច្បាប់រ៉ាប់រងមិនឱ្យមានការរំលោភបំពានលើរូបរាងកាយ បុគ្គលណាមួយឡើយ។
ច្បាប់ការពារជីវិត កិត្តិយស និងសេចក្តីថ្លៃថ្នូររបស់ប្រជាពលរដ្ឋ។
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ការទទួលសារភាពដែលកើតឡើងពីការបង្ខិតបង្ខំតាមផ្លូវកាយក្តី តាមផ្លូវចិត្តក្តី មិនត្រូវទុកជាភស្តុតាងនៃពិរុទ្ធភាពទេ។
... (មាត្រា ៣៨)
Protection from Violence
Comoros
- EnglishThe State guarantees the rights of women, of children, of youth and of persons living with a disability, to be protected by the public powers against all forms of abandonment, of exploitation and of violence. (Art. 30)
- Arabicتضمن الدولة حقوق المرأة والطفل والشباب والأشخاص ذوي الإعاقة بأن تكون محمية من السلطات العامة ضد جميع اشكال التخلي والاستغلال والعنف. (المادة 30)
- FrenchL’État garantit les droits de la femme, de l’enfant, de la jeunesse et des personnes vivant avec un handicap, à être protégés par les pouvoirs publics contre toute forme d’abandon, d’exploitation et de violence. (Art. 30)
Protection from Violence
Sudan
- English(1) Slavery and human trafficking shall be prohibited in all forms. No person shall be enslaved or subjected to forced labor.
(2) No person shall be compelled to perform work by force except as a punishment following conviction by a competent court. (Art. 46) - Arabic1. يحظر الرق والاتجار بالبشر بجميع أشكاله، ولا يجوز استرقاق آخر او اخضاعه للسخرة.
2. لا يجوز إرغام احد علي ادأء عمل قسراً إلا كعقوبة تترتب علي الإدانة بوساطة محكمة مختصة. (الماده 47)
Protection from Violence
Singapore
- English(1) No person shall be held in slavery.
(2) All forms of forced labour are prohibited, but Parliament may by law provide for compulsory service for national purposes.
… (Art. 10)