Freedom from torture and inhuman treatment
Nobody may be tortured or degraded.
What does this right mean?
Nobody may be tortured or degraded. The state must prevent abuse and properly investigate allegations.
Why does it matter?
The state must prevent abuse and properly investigate allegations.
Everyday examples
A detained person reports beatings and requests an independent medical examination.
Legal basis
Universal Declaration of Human Rights — provisions 5. International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights — provisions 7, 10. European Convention on Human Rights — provisions 3. Constitution of the Republic of Serbia — provisions 25, 28.
Serbia framework
Constitution of the Republic of Serbia — provisions 25, 28.
The prohibition of torture is absolute. War, terrorism or a superior’s order cannot justify abuse.
Checked 22 October 2026.
International framework
- Universal Declaration of Human Rights — provisions 5.
- International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights — provisions 7, 10.
- European Convention on Human Rights — provisions 3.
The Declaration is a common international standard; the Covenants, Convention and Constitution have different protection mechanisms.
Checked 22 October 2026.