Article 22: Protection Against Arrest and Detention

Article 22: Protection Against Arrest and Detention

Article 22: Protection Against Arrest and Detention This article provides safeguards for individuals who are arrested or detained under two types of detention: Punitive Detention – Arrest after committing a crime, followed by a trial and punishment. Preventive Detention – Detention without committing a crime but based on suspicion that the person may act against the law. Protections in Case of Arrest (Punitive Detention) If a person is arrested for committing a crime, they have the following rights: ✅ Right to know the reason for arrest – The police must inform them why they are being arrested. ✅ Right to legal help – They can hire a lawyer to defend themselves. ✅ Right to be presented before a magistrate within 24 hours – The police cannot keep them in custody beyond this period without permission from a judge. ✅ Right to be released if no further detention is approved – If the magistrate does not approve further detention, they must be set free. 🚨 Exceptions: These safeguards do not appl…