from Title 8 - Rights and Freedoms
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 10 April 2025
This chapter examines rights relating to personal freedom, including the right to liberty and the rights of persons deprived of liberty. It discusses the legal basis, interpretation, scope, and international protection of these rights. The chapter explores the standards for lawful detention, the procedural safeguards required to protect personal freedom, and the mechanisms for monitoring and enforcing these standards. It also highlights the role of international bodies in addressing violations of personal freedom and the challenges in ensuring compliance with human rights norms in various contexts, including criminal justice, immigration, and mental health.
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