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Constitution of the Republic of Benin

19

Jurisdiction
Benin
Provision
19
Source language
English
Recorded status
in force
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Recorded status
in force

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Art. 19. - Tout individu, tout agent de l'Etat qui se rendrait coupable d'acte de torture, de sévices ou traitements cruels, inhumains ou dégradants dans l'exercice ou à l'occasion de l'exercice de ses fonctions, soit de sa propre initiative, soit sur instruction, sera puni conformément à la loi. Tout individu, tout agent de l'Etat est délié du devoir d'obéissance, lorsque l'ordre reçu constitue une atteinte grave et manifeste au respect des droits de l'homme et des libertés publiques.

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Constitution of the Republic of Benin · wipo.int · Retrieved 18 August 2026.

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