The fundamental rights and freedoms specified in this Chapter shall be interpreted in a manner conforming to the principles of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, International Covenants on Human Rights and International instruments adopted by Ethiopia. Every person has the inviolable and inalienable right to life the security of person and liberty.
Every person has the right to life.
No person may be deprived of his life except as a punishment for a serious criminal offence determined by law. Every one has the right to protection against bodily harm. No one shall be deprived of his or her liberty except on such grounds and in accordance with such procedure as are established by law. No person may be subjected to arbitrary arrest, and no person may be detained without a charge or conviction against him. Everyone has the right to protection against cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment.