Victorian Consolidated Legislation

Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities Act 2006 - SECT 10

Protection from torture and cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment

10. Protection from torture and cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment

A person must not be-

   (a)  subjected to torture; or

   (b)  treated or punished in a cruel, inhuman or degrading way; or

   (c)  subjected to medical or scientific experimentation or treatment
        without his or her full, free and informed consent.