Timor-Leste

Constitution of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste

PART II
FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS, DUTIES, LIBERTIES AND GUARANTEES

TITLE II
PERSONAL RIGHTS, FREEDOMS AND GUARANTEES

Section 30 (Right to personal freedom, security and integrity)

2. No one shall be arrested or detained, except under the terms clearly provided for by applicable law, and the order of arrest or detention should always be presented for consideration by the competent judge within the legal timeframe.

3. Every individual who loses his or her freedom shall be immediately informed, in a clear and precise manner, of the reasons for his or her arrest or detention as well as of his or her rights, and allowed to contact a lawyer, directly or through a relative or a trusted person.

4. No one shall be subjected to torture and cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment.

Keywords

Fair trial standards



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