Chapter Two – Fundamental Human Rights
Article 13 – Human liberty
The deprivation or other restrictions of liberty shall only be permitted on the basis of a court decision.
An official authorised by law may arrest a person in cases defined by law. An arrestee shall be brought before a court of competent jurisdiction no later than 48 hours after being arrested. If the court does not adjudicate upon detention or any other restriction of liberty within the next 24 hours, the person shall be released immediately.
Chapter Two – Fundamental Human Rights
Article 13 – Human liberty
The detention period for an accused person shall not exceed 9 months.
1. In respect of an investigation under this Statute, a person:
(d) Shall not be subjected to arbitrary arrest or detention, and shall not be deprived of his or her liberty except on such grounds and in accordance with such procedures as are established in this Statute.