"Everyone has the right to liberty and security of person. No one shall be deprived of his liberty except on such grounds and in accordance with such procedure as are established by law." 4.3. African (Banjul) Charter on Human and People’s Rights 4.3.1. 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.”(Emphasis added) 4.3.2. 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.” 4.4. 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. 4.4.1. Article 2 provides as follows; Page 6 of 68