PART TWO
BILL OF RIGHTS
Nature of the Bill of Rights
27 (1)The Bill of Rights is a covenant among the Sudanese people and
between them and their governments at every level and a
commitment to respect and promote human rights and
fundamental freedoms enshrined in this Constitution; it is the
cornerstone of social justice, equality and democracy in the
Sudan.
(2) The State shall protect, promote, guarantee and implement
this Bill.
(3) All rights and freedoms enshrined in international human rights
treaties, covenants and instruments ratified by the Republic of
the Sudan shall be an integral part of this Bill.
(4) Legislation shall regulate the rights and freedoms enshrined in
this Bill and shall not detract from or derogate any of these
rights.
Life and Human Dignity
28. Every human being has the inherent right to life, dignity and the
integrity of his/her person, which shall be protected by law; no one
shall arbitrarily be deprived of his/her life.
Personal Liberty
29 Every person has the right to liberty and security of person; no
person shall be subjected to arrest, detention, deprivation or
restriction of his/her liberty except for reasons and in accordance
with procedures prescribed by law.
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Sanctity from Slavery and Forced Labour
30 (1) Slavery and slave trade in every form is prohibited. No person
shall be held in slavery or servitude.
(2) No person shall be required to perform forced or compulsory
labour except as a penalty upon conviction by a competent
court of law.
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