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(7) In the interest of justice, a court may allow an intermediary to
assist a complainant or an accused person to communicate with the
court.
(8) This Article does not prevent the exclusion of the press or
other members of the public from any proceedings if the exclusion is
necessary, in a free and democratic society, to protect witnesses or
vulnerable persons, morality, public order or national security.
(9) Parliament shall enact legislation providing for the protection,
rights and welfare of victims of offences.
Rights of persons detained, held in custody or imprisoned.
51. (1) A person who is detained, held in custody or imprisoned
under the law, retains all the rights and fundamental freedoms in the
Bill of Rights, except to the extent that any particular right or a
fundamental freedom is clearly incompatible with the fact that the
person is detained, held in custody or imprisoned.
(2) A person who is detained or held in custody is entitled to
petition for an order of habeas corpus.
(3) Parliament shall enact legislation that—
(a) provides for the humane treatment of persons detained, held
in custody or imprisoned; and
(b) takes into account the relevant international human rights
instruments.
PART 3— SPECIFIC APPLICATION OF RIGHTS
Interpretation of this Part.
52. (1) This Part elaborates certain rights to ensure greater
certainty as to the application of those rights and fundamental
freedoms to certain groups of persons.
(2) This Part shall not be construed as limiting or qualifying any
right.
Children.
53. (1) Every child has the right—
(a) to a name and nationality from birth;
(b) to free and compulsory basic education;
(c) to basic nutrition, shelter and health care;
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