Article 3
1.
Every individual shall be equal before the law.
2.
Every individual shall be entitled to equal protection of the law.
Article 4
Human beings are inviolable. Every human being shall be entitled to respect for his life and
the integrity of his person. No one may be arbitrarily deprived of this right.
Article 5
Every individual shall have the right to the respect of the dignity inherent in a human
being and to the recognition of his legal status. All forms of exploitation and degradation of
man particularly slavery, slave trade, torture, cruel, inhuman or degrading punishment
and treatment shall be prohibited.
Article 6
Every individual shall have the right to liberty and to the security of his person. No one
may be deprived of his freedom except for reasons and conditions previously laid down by
law. In particular, no one may be arbitrarily arrested or detained.
Article 7
1.
Every individual shall have the right to have his cause heard. This comprises: (a) the
right to an appeal to competent national organs against acts of violating his
fundamental rights as recognized and guaranteed by conventions, laws, regulations
and customs in force; (b) the right to be presumed innocent until proved guilty by a
competent court or tribunal; (c) the right to defense, including the right to be
defended by counsel of his choice; (d) the right to be tried within a reasonable time by
an impartial court or tribunal.
2.
No one may be condemned for an act or omission which did not constitute a legally
punishable offence at the time it was committed. No penalty may be inflicted for an
offence for which no provision was made at the time it was committed. Punishment is
personal and can be imposed only on the offender.
Article 8
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