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Ezra was arrested by the Police for allegedly assaulting an unarmed beggar. Upon his arrest, the Police handcuffed him and also tied a rope around his waist, and dragged him on the ground to the Police Station, which was about fifty (50) meters from where Ezra allegedly committed the offense. At the Police Station, Ezra was kept in the Police cells for three (3) days without food, apart from the fact that he was not allowed to have his bath. On the fourth day, Ezra was rushed to a District Magistrate Court, and without being allowed to state his side of the story, he was sentenced to six (6) months imprisonment without the option of a fine.

Required:
State any THREE human rights of Ezra which have been violated by the Police.

  • Right to human dignity
  • Right to personal liberty
  • Right to a fair trial
    (3 points at 2 marks each = 6 marks)