Equality before the Law 31 All persons are equal before the law and are entitled without discrimination, as to race, colour, sex, language, religious creed, political opinion, or ethnic origin, to the equal protection of the law. Rights of Women and Children 32 (1) The State shall guarantee equal right of men and women to the enjoyment of all civil, political, social, cultural and economic rights, including the right to equal pay for equal work and other related benefits. (2) The State shall promote woman rights through affirmative action. (3) The State shall combat harmful customs and traditions which undermine the dignity and the status of women. (4) The State shall provide maternity and child care and medical care for pregnant women. (5) The State shall protect the rights of the child as provided in the international and regional conventions ratified by the Sudan. Sanctity from Torture 33 No person shall be subjected to torture or to cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment. Fair Trial 34 (1) An accused is presumed to be innocent until his/her guilt is proved according to the law. (2) Every person who is arrested shall be informed, at the time of arrest, of the reasons for his/her arrest and shall be promptly informed of any charges against him/her . (3) In all civil and criminal proceedings, every person shall be entitled to a fair and public hearing by an ordinary competent court of law in accordance with procedures prescribed by law. (4) No person shall be charged of any act or omission which did not constitute an offence at the time of its commission. 14