'Rights during investigation - not to be subjected to any form of coercion, duress or threat, to torture or to any other form of cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment' in document 'Bangladesh - Constitution'

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RELEVANT SECTIONS OF THE IMPLEMENTING LEGISLATION

Constitution of Bangladesh

PART III - FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS

Right to protection of law

31. To enjoy the protection of the law and to be treated in accordance with law and only 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 Bangladesh and in particular no action detrimental to the life liberty body reputation or property of any person shall be taken except in accordance with law.

Constitution of Bangladesh

PART III - FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS

Protection in Respect of Trial and Punishment

35 5) No person shall be subjected to torture or to cruel inhuman or degrading punishment or treatment.

RELEVANT ROME STATUTE PROVISIONS

Article 55
Rights of persons during an investigation
1. In respect of an investigation under this Statute, a person:
(b) Shall not be subjected to any form of coercion, duress or threat, to torture or to any other form of cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment