Right to liberty and security of person
Nobody may be arrested or detained arbitrarily.
What does this right mean?
Nobody may be arrested or detained arbitrarily. Reasons for detention must be explained and subject to prompt judicial review.
Why does it matter?
Reasons for detention must be explained and subject to prompt judicial review.
Everyday examples
A person asks a court to urgently review the lawfulness of detention.
Legal basis
Universal Declaration of Human Rights — provisions 3, 9. International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights — provisions 9, 11. European Convention on Human Rights — provisions 5; Protocol 4, 1. Constitution of the Republic of Serbia — provisions 27–31.
Serbia framework
Constitution of the Republic of Serbia — provisions 27–31.
Lawful detention is possible on prescribed grounds. Mere inability to fulfil a contractual obligation does not justify imprisonment.
Checked 22 October 2026.
International framework
- Universal Declaration of Human Rights — provisions 3, 9.
- International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights — provisions 9, 11.
- European Convention on Human Rights — provisions 5; Protocol 4, 1.
The Declaration is a common international standard; the Covenants, Convention and Constitution have different protection mechanisms.
Checked 22 October 2026.