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Article 15

Liberty and Security of the Person

(1) Every person has the right to personal liberty and security.

(2) Every person has the right to personal security , and this includes: the prohibition of illegal detention, all forms of violence, including any form of violence against women, torture, or inhumane treatment.

(3) Every person has the right to physical integrity, which cannot be violated. No one may be subjected to medical or scientific experiments without their consent or, if a person lacks the legal capacity to consent, the consent of a near relative and the support of expert medical opinion.

(4) Female circumcision is a cruel and degrading customary practice, and is tantamount to torture. The circumcision of girls is prohibited.

(5) Abortion is contrarxcept in cases of necessity, especially to save the life of the mother.