KenyaKE

Article 25 — Despite any other provision in this Constitution, the following

Article
25
Index row title
Despite any other provision in this Constitution, the following
Source document
The Kenya Constitution
Provision ID
415c839c-d9b2-4ad4-a333-1e7ee6a89251

43 words

Verbatim text

rights and fundamental freedoms shall not be limited— (a) freedom from torture and cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment; (b) freedom from slavery or servitude; (c) the right to a fair trial; and (d) the right to an order of habeas corpus.

What this means

  • The index files this text under article 25 of the Constitution of Kenya.
  • The row is titled “Despite any other provision in this Constitution, the following”.
  • The passage runs to about 43 words.
  • Read plainly, it mentions fair hearing — it guarantees a fair hearing — a court or tribunal that hears you and decides impartially (the words used: “fair trial”); it mentions forced labour and servitude — it forbids slavery, servitude or being forced to work (the words used: “slavery”).

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