'Rights during investigation - arbitrary arrest or detention and deprivation of liberty' in document 'Uganda - Criminal Procedure Code'

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RELEVANT SECTIONS OF THE IMPLEMENTING LEGISLATION

PART II—GENERAL PROVISIONS.

Arrest, escape and retaking.

16. Disposal of person arrested by private person.

(4) If there is no sufficient reason to believe that he or she has committed any offence, he or she shall be released at once.

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