Arbitrary Detention
/ˌɑːrbɪˈtrɛri dɪˈtɛnʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) The act of detaining an individual by state authorities without legal justification or due process.
The international human rights body condemned the government's practice of arbitrary detention as a violation of fundamental freedoms.
- (n.) Detention imposed without specific charges or trial, often considered a breach of international law.
Arbitrary detention is prohibited under Article 9 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights.
Forms
- arbitrary detention
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Commentary
Arbitrary detention often serves as a key indicator of human rights violations and is frequently addressed in international legal instruments.
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