Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996 (Act No. 108 of 1996)Chapter 2 : Bill of Rights12. Freedom and security of the person |
| (1) | Everyone has the right to freedom and security of the person, which includes the right— |
| (a) | not to be deprived of freedom arbitrarily or without just cause; |
| (b) | not to be detained without trial; |
| (c) | to be free from all forms of violence from either public or private sources; |
| (d) | not to be tortured in any way; and |
| (e) | not to be treated or punished in a cruel, inhuman or degrading way. |
| (2) | Everyone has the right to bodily and psychological integrity, which includes the right— |
| (a) | to make decisions concerning reproduction; |
| (b) | to security in and control over their body; and |
| (c) | not to be subjected to medical or scientific experiments without their informed consent. |