'Rights during investigation - arbitrary arrest or detention and deprivation of liberty' in document 'Vietnam - Constitution'

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RELEVANT SECTIONS OF THE IMPLEMENTING LEGISLATION

CHAPTER V
BASIC RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS OF CITIZENS

Article 71

Citizens have the right to physical inviolability and to have their lives, health, honour and dignity protected by law.

No citizen may be arrested without a warrant from the People's Court, or a warrant from the People's Court, or a warrant from or ratification by the People's Inspectorate except in the case he or she is caught in flagrant violation of the law.

Arrest and detention must be in accordance with the law.

All forms of coercion, humiliation and violation of a citizen's honour and dignity are strictly prohibited.

RELEVANT ROME STATUTE PROVISIONS

Article 55
Rights of persons during an investigation
1. In respect of an investigation under this Statute, a person:
(d) Shall not be subjected to arbitrary arrest or detention, and shall not be deprived of his or her liberty except on such grounds and in accordance with such procedures as are established in this Statute