Victorian Consolidated Legislation

Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities Act 2006 - SECT 22

Humane treatment when deprived of liberty

22. Humane treatment when deprived of liberty



(1) All persons deprived of liberty must be treated with humanity and with
respect for the inherent dignity of the human person.

(2) An accused person who is detained or a person detained without charge must
be segregated from persons who have been convicted of offences, except where
reasonably necessary.

(3) An accused person who is detained or a person detained without charge must
be treated in a way that is appropriate for a person who has not been
convicted.