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

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RELEVANT SECTIONS OF THE IMPLEMENTING LEGISLATION

2.13.3


Individuals can not be arrested, property can not be seized, and private areas can not be entered by representatives of the Government without either the consent of the Residents involved or a valid Court Order. As the only exception, the Police may arrest individuals, seize property, or enter private areas to interrupt criminal activities that are in progress or when there is reasonable evidence that such immediate action is necessary to protect human life or property.

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