ICCPR Article 9 · CRPD Article 14

You must not be locked up without a real reason

You have the right to liberty and security. Detention needs reasons, a lawyer and prompt court review. Disability alone is not a reason to detain you.

How you can use it

1. 1Ask: “Why am I being held, and can I speak to a lawyer?”
2. 2Ask for prompt court review.
3. 3If you are detained because of disability, ask for supports instead of detention.

What a violation looks like

A child is arrested or detained without reasons, or locked up because of disability.

Words you can use

“Why am I being held? I want a lawyer and a review.”

If speaking is hard, write it, draw it, send a message, or ask a trusted adult to say it with you.