Article 9: Liberty and security of person 2014, para. 10
Paragraph
Paragraph text
The right to liberty of person is not absolute. Article 9 recognizes that sometimes deprivation of liberty is justified, for example, in the enforcement of criminal laws. Paragraph 1 requires that deprivation of liberty must not be arbitrary, and must be carried out with respect for the rule of law.
Legal status
Non-negotiated soft law
Body
Human Rights Committee
Document type
General Comment / Recommendation
Means of adoption
N.A.
Topic(s)
Civil & Political Rights
Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
All
Year
2014
Paragraph type
Other
Reference
CCPR General Comment No. 35, Article 9: Liberty and security of person (2014), para. 10.