grounds and in accordance with such procedure as are established by law." 7.3 African (Banjul) Charter on Human and People’s Rights 7.3.1 Article 5 provides as follows; “Every individual shall have the right to the respect of the dignity inherent in a human being and to the recognition of his legal status. All forms of exploitation and degradation of man, particularly slavery, slave trade, torture, cruel, inhuman or degrading punishment and treatment shall be prohibited.” 7.3.2 Article 6 provides for the right to personal liberty and states that: “Every individual shall have the right to liberty and to the security of his person. No one may be deprived of his freedom except for reasons and conditions previously laid down by law. In particular, no one may be arbitrarily arrested or detained.” 7.4 Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (CAT) Although Zimbabwe is not party to this Convention, it is persuasive that the provisions of this Convention be taken into account in the consideration and assessment of the allegations of torture brought forward to the ZHRC by the complainants. 7.4.1 Article 2 provides as follows; “1. Each State Party shall take effective legislative, administrative, judicial or other measures to prevent acts of torture in any territory under its jurisdiction. 2. No exceptional circumstances whatsoever, whether a state of war or a threat of war, internal political instability or any other public emergency, may be invoked as a justification of torture. 3. An order from a superior officer or a public authority may not be invoked as a justification of torture.” 7.5 Convention on the Rights of the Child Page 15 of 37