CHAPTER 6 Article 6 Every individual shall have the right to liberty and to the security of his person. No one may be deprived of his freedom except for reasons and conditions previously laid down by law. In particular, no one may be arbitrarily arrested or detained. 200. The right to liberty is not absolute in Zambia and may be limited in certain circumstances: Persons Deprived of Liberty A. LEGISLATIVE MEASURES The Constitution 201. According to Article 13 of the Constitution, a person shall not be deprived of his personal liberty except under the following cases: (a) in execution of a sentence or order of a court, in respect of a criminal offence of which he has been convicted; (b) in contempt of court; (c) upon reasonable suspicion of his having committed, or being about to commit, a criminal offence; under an order of a court or with the consent of his parent or guardian, for his education or welfare during any period ending not later than the date when he attains the age of 18 years; for the purpose of preventing the spread of an infectious or contagious disease; (d) (e) (f) in the case of a person who is, or is reasonably suspected to be, of unsound mind, addicted to drugs or alcohol or a vagrant, for the purpose of his care or treatment or the protection of the community; or (g) for the purpose of preventing the unlawful entry of that person into Zambia, or for the purpose of effecting the expulsion, extradition or other lawful removal of that person. 92