Section 12 of the Constitution

Brief Description

Section 12 of the Constitution adopted in 1996, and amended in 2012, includes the following provisions:

1) Everyone has the right to freedom and security of the person, which includes the right -
(c) to be free from all forms of violence from either public or private sources;
(d) not to be tortured in any way; and
(e) not to be treated or punished in a cruel, inhuman or degrading way.

(2) Everyone has the right to bodily and psychological integrity, which includes the right –
(a) to make decisions concerning reproduction;
(b) to security in and control over their body;
(c) not to be subjected to medical or scientific experiments without their informed consent.