6.3.2 International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights Article 7 of the Convention provides that, ‘No one shall be subjected to torture or to cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment…..’ Article 9 (1) further provides that everyone has the right to liberty or security of person. No one shall be subjected to arbitrary arrest or detention. No one shall be deprived of his liberty except on such grounds and in accordance with such procedure as are established by law. Article 10 (1) states that all persons deprived of their liberty shall be treated with humanity and with respect for the inherent dignity of the human person. 6.3.3 African Charter on Human and People’s Rights Article 4 of the Charter provides that, ‘Human beings are inviolable. Every human being shall be entitled to respect for his life and the integrity of his person. No one may be arbitrarily deprived of this right.’ Article 5 ‘Every individual shall have the right to the respect of the dignity inherent in a human being…… all forms of exploitation and degradation of men….. inhuman or degrading punishment and treatment shall be prohibited.’ Article 6 further provides that, ‘every individual shall have the right to liberty and to 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. RESPONSE FROM INSTITUTIONS CITED BY THE COMPLAINANTS In accordance with the audi alteram partem rule ("let the other side be heard as well”), the ZHRC held separate meetings with the respondents so as to hear their side of the story. From the separate meetings and in response to the allegations raised by the complainants, the following information was gathered: 7.1 Interview with the Officer In-Charge Bhasera Police Station. The Officer in Charge was Inspector Munyori. He stated that the matter came to his attention following viral social media messages which he received whilst attending a meeting at the Police District Headquarters at Nyika. He advised his superiors about the Page 9 of 13