Rights during investigation - not to be subjected to any form of coercion, duress or threat, to torture or to any other form of cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment

Nigeria

Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999

Chapter II
Fundamental Objectives and Directive Principles of State Policy

17.

(2) In furtherance of the social order -

(b) the sanctity of the human person shall be recognised and human dignity shall be maintained and enhanced ;

Chapter IV
Fundamental Rights

34. (1) Every individual is entitled to respect for the dignity of his person, and accordingly -

(a) no person shall be subject to torture or to inhuman or degrading treatment ;

Rome Statute

Article 55 Rights of persons during an investigation

1. In respect of an investigation under this Statute, a person:

(b) Shall not be subjected to any form of coercion, duress or threat, to torture or to any other form of cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment;