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Life, freedom and security

AS per chapter 2 of the Bill of Rights, every South African has the right to life, freedom and security of the person.

Right to life:

(1) Everyone has the right to life.

Right to freedom and security of the person:

(1) Everyone has the right to freedom and security of the person, which includes the right:

* Not to be deprived of freedom arbitrarily or without just cause;

* Not to be detained without trial;

* To be free from all forms of violence from either public or private sources;

* Not to be tortured in any way; and

* Not to be treated or punished in a cruel, inhuman or degrading way.

(2) Everyone has the right to bodily and psychological integrity, which includes the right:

* To make decisions concerning reproduction;

* To security in and control over their body; and

* Not to be subjected to medical or scientific experiments without their informed consent.

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