[cf. ICCPR Art. 8]
(1)
No one
Everyone has the right to liberty and security of person.
No one shall be subjected to arbitrary arrest or detention.
shall be deprived of his liberty except on such grounds and in
accordance with such procedure as are established by law.
(2) Anyone who is arrested shall be informed, at the time of
arrest, of the reasons for his arrest and shall be promptly informed
of any charges against him.
(3) Anyone arrested or detained on a criminal charge shall be
brought promptly before a judge or other officer authorized by law to
exercise judicial power and shall be entitled to trial within a
reasonable time or to release. It shall not be the general rule that
persons awaiting trial shall be detained in custody, but release may
be subject to guarantees to appear for trial, at any other stage of
the judicial proceedings, and, should occasion arise, for execution
of the judgment.
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