International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, Article 9 (1) (4), 10 (1)
- No one shall be subjected to arbitrary arrest or detention. No one shall be deprived of his liberty except on such grounds and in accordance with such procedure as are established by law.
- Anyone who is deprived of his liberty by arrest or detention shall be entitled to take proceedings before a court, in order that that court may decide without delay on the lawfulness of his detention and order his release if the detention is not lawful.
- All persons deprived of their liberty shall be treated with humanity and with respect for the inherent dignity of the human person.
