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HUMAN RIGHTS ACT 2004 - SECT 19

Humane treatment when deprived of liberty

    (1)     Anyone deprived of liberty must be treated with humanity and with respect for the inherent dignity of the human person.

    (2)     An accused person must be segregated from convicted people, except in exceptional circumstances.

Note     An accused child must also be segregated from accused adults (see s 20 (1))

    (3)     An accused person must be treated in a way that is appropriate for a person who has not been convicted.



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