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Protection from Violence
Montenegro
- English…
Any form of violence, inhuman or degrading behavior against a person deprived of liberty or whose liberty has been limited, and any extortion of confession and statement shall be prohibited and punishable. (Art. 31) - Montenegrin…
Zabranjeno je i kažnjivo svako nasilje, nečovječno ili ponižavajuće postu-panje nad licem koje je lišeno slobode ili mu je sloboda ograničena, kao i iznu-đivanje priznanja i izjava. (Član 31)
Protection from Violence
Saint Lucia
- EnglishWHEREAS the People of Saint Lucia-
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(f) respect the principles of social justice and therefore believe that the operation of the economic system should result in the material resources of the community being so distributed as to subserve the common good, that there should be adequate means of livelihood for all, that labour should not be exploited or forced by economic necessity to operate in inhumane conditions but that there should be opportunity for advancement on the basis of recognition of merit, ability and integrity;
… (Preamble)
Protection from Violence
Congo, Democratic Republic of the
- English…
The abandonment and maltreatment of children, notably pedophilia, sexual abuse as well as the accusation of witchcraft, are prohibited and punishable by law.
The parents have the duty to take care of their children and to assure them of their protection against any act of violence both inside and outside their home.
The public powers have the obligation to assure protection to children in a difficult situation and to bring, to justice, the authors and their accomplices of acts of violence concerning children.
All others forms of exploitation of minors are punished by the law. (Art. 41) - French…
L’abandon et la maltraitance des enfants, notamment la pédophilie, les abus sexuels ainsi que l’accusation de sorcellerie sont prohibés et punis par la loi.
Les parents ont le devoir de prendre soin de leurs enfants et d’assurer leur protection contre tout acte de violence tant à l’intérieur qu’à l’extérieur du foyer.
Les pouvoirs publics ont l’obligation d’assurer une protection aux enfants en situation difficile et de déférer, devant la justice, les auteurs et les complices des actes de violence à l’égard des enfants.
Toutes les autres formes d’exploitation d’enfants mineurs sont punies par la loi. (Art. 41)
Protection from Violence
Zambia
- EnglishIt is recognised and declared that every person in Zambia has been and shall continue to be entitled to the fundamental rights and freedoms of the individual, that is to say, the right, whatever his race, place of origin, political opinions, colour, creed, sex or marital status, but subject to the limitations contained in this Part10, to each and all of the following, namely:
a. life, liberty, security of the person and the protection of the law;
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c. protection of young persons from exploitation;
… (Art. 11)
Protection from Violence
Nepal
- English(1) No publication and broadcasting or dissemination or printing of any news item, editorial, feature article or other reading, audio and audio-visual material through any means whatsoever including electronic publication, broadcasting and printing shall be censored.
Provided that nothing shall be deemed to prevent the making of Acts to impose reasonable restrictions on any act which may undermine the sovereignty, territorial integrity, nationality of Nepal or the harmonious relations between the Federal Units or the harmonious relations between various castes, tribes, religions or communities, or on any act of sedition, defamation or contempt of court or incitement to an offence, or on any act which may be contrary to public decency or morality, on any act of hatred to labour and on any act of incitement to caste-based untouchability as well as gender discrimination.
… (Art. 19) - Nepali(१) विद्युतीय प्रकाशन, प्रसारण तथा छापा लगायतका जुनसुकै माध्यमबाट कुनै समाचार, सम्पादकीय, लेख, रचना वा अन्य कुनै पाठ्य, श्रव्य, श्रव्यदृश्य सामग्रीको प्रकाशन तथा प्रसारण गर्न वा सूचना प्रवाह गर्न वा छाप्न पूर्व प्रतिबन्ध लगाइने छैन । तर नेपालको सार्वभौमसत्ता, भौगोलिक अखण्डता, राष्ट्रियता वा संघीय इकाइबीचको सु–सम्बन्ध वा विभिन्न जात, जाति, धर्म वा सम्प्रदाय बीचको सु–सम्बन्धमा खलल पर्ने, राज्यद्रोह, गाली बेइज्जती वा अदालतको अवहेलना हुने वा अपराध गर्न दुरुत्साहन गर्ने वा सार्वजनिक शिष्टाचार, नैतिकताको प्रतिकूल कार्य गर्ने, श्रमप्रति अवहेलना गर्ने र जातीय छुवाछूत एवं लैंगिक भेदभावलाई दुरुत्साहन गर्ने कार्यमा मनासिब प्रतिबन्ध लगाउने गरी ऐन बनाउन रोक लगाएको मानिने छैन ।
... (धारा १९)
Protection from Violence
Poland
- English1. … Everyone shall have the right to demand of organs of public authority that they defend children against violence, cruelty, exploitation and actions which undermine their moral sense.
… (Art. 72) - Polish1. … Każdy ma prawo żądać od organów władzy publicznej ochrony dziecka przed przemocą, okrucieństwem, wyzyskiem i demoralizacją.
... (Art. 72)
Protection from Violence
United States of America
- EnglishNeither slavery nor involuntary servitude, except as a punishment for crime whereof the party shall have been duly convicted, shall exist within the United States, or any place subject to their jurisdiction. … (Amendment XIII, Sec. 1)
Protection from Violence
Equatorial Guinea
- English1. The State protects the person from his conception and protects [ampara] the minor so that he may develop normally and in security for his moral, mental, and physical integrity, as well as [in] his life in the home.
… (Art. 23) - Spanish1. El Estado protege a la persona desde su concepción y ampara al menor para que pueda desenvolverse normalmente y con seguridad para su integridad moral, mental y física, así como su vida en el hogar.
… (Art. 23) - French1. L'État protège la personne depuis sa conception et protège l'enfant mineur en lui assurant les conditions d'un épanouissement normal, en toute sécurité pour son intégrité morale, mentale et physique, ainsi que la vie sans son foyer.
… (Art. 23)
Protection from Violence
Antigua and Barbuda
- EnglishWHEREAS the People of Antigua and Barbuda-
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b. respect the principles of social justice and, therefore, believe that the operation of their economic system should result in the material resources of their community being so distributed as to serve the common good, that there should be adequate means of livelihood for all, that labour should not be exploited or forced by economic necessity to operate in inhumane conditions but that there should be opportunity for advancement on the basis of recognition of merit, ability and integrity;
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e. desire to establish a framework of supreme law within which to guarantee their inalienable human rights and freedoms, among them, the rights to liberty, property, security and legal redress of grievances, as well as freedom of speech, of the press and of assembly, subject only to the public interest:
… (Preamble)
Protection from Violence
Palestine
- EnglishMaternal and childhood welfare are national duties. Children shall have the right to:
1. Comprehensive protection and welfare.
2. Not to be exploited for any purpose whatsoever, and not to be permitted to perform work that might damage their safety, health or education.
3. Protection from harmful and cruel treatment.
4. Not to be subjected to beating or cruel treatment by their relatives.
… (Art. 29) - Arabicرعاية الأمومة والطفولة واجب وطني، وللأطفال الحق في:
الحماية والرعاية الشاملة.
1- أن لا يستغلوا لأي غرض كان ولا يسمح لهم بالقيام بعمل يلحق ضرراً بسلامتهـم أو بصحتهم أو بتعليمهم.
3- الحماية من الإيذاء والمعاملة القاسية .
4- يحرم القانون تعريض الأطفال للضرب والمعاملة القاسيتين من قبل ذويهم.
… (المادّة 29)