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Article 4

Article 4: Right to Protection from Arbitrary Detention

Section 4A:

No detention shall occur without lawful cause, as defined in Article 1A--1C of the Criminal Proceedings Act 2025.

Section 4B:

Detainees must be informed of charges in writing and brought before the Fine Offence Tribunal, Low Offence Court, or High Offence Court within 48 hours for a hearing.