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suppression of acts of aggression or other breaches of the peace, and to bring about by
peaceful means, and in conformity with the principles of justice and international law,
adjustment or settlement of international disputes or situations which might lead to a breach
of the peace”. Furthermore, according to Article 2 of the Charter, “all Members shall give
the United Nations every assistance in any action it takes in accordance with the present
Charter”. The Working Group recalls the reaffirmation in numerous Security Council
resolutions, including in resolution 2170 (2014), of the duty of Member States to comply
with all their obligations under international law, in particular international human rights,
refugee and international humanitarian law, underscoring also that effective counterterrorism measures and respect for human rights, fundamental freedoms and the rule of law
are complementary and mutually reinforcing.
16.
Recognizing that certain groups are more vulnerable when deprived of their liberty,
the Basic Principles and Guidelines provide specific provisions for women and girls,
children, persons with disabilities and non-nationals, including migrants regardless of their
migration status, refugees, asylum seekers and stateless persons.
17.
The scope of the Basic Principles and Guidelines is distinct from the right of anyone
arrested or detained on a criminal charge to be brought promptly before a judge or other
judicial authority and tried within a reasonable time or be released.
18.
Nothing in the present Basic Principles and Guidelines should be interpreted as
providing a lesser degree of protection than that provided under existing national laws and
regulations and international and regional human rights conventions or covenants
applicable to the liberty and security of person.
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