Arbitrary arrest and fine



Jorge Luis was arbitrary arrested by police officers, who confiscated him basic foodstuff for private consume claiming it really was street trade. He received a 1500pesos fine and remained 2 and a half hours under arrest.


Rights Abused

Civil and Political Rights
Personal security and integrity
Right not to be arbitrarily detained
Right of detainees and prisoners to be taken promptly before a judge or other officer authorized by law to exercise judicial functions
Perpetrator
Police
Others
BRLC/64