Article 27.

The Constitution of the Republic of Uzbekistan · Date: 30.04.2023 · In force

Everyone shall have the right to freedom and inviolability of the person.

No one may be arrested, detained, imprisoned, taken into custody, or otherwise restricted in freedom except on lawful grounds.

Arrest, commitment, and confinement are allowed only by a court decision. Without a court decision, a person may not be detained for more than forty-eight hours.

During detention, the person must be informed about his or her rights and the reasons for detention in a language he or she understands.

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