ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
Prevention of Torture Act
20. Transfer of detainees.
Edition: 2022-12-31 · In force
20. Transfer of detainees.
(1)A person having lawful custody of a prisoner or detainee shall not transfer or release the prisoner or detainee, to any place if there are reasonable grounds to believe that the prisoner or detainee is likely to be subjected to torture or cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment.(2)Subsection (1) applies to a prisoner or detainee in the custody of a public officer irrespective of the—(a)citizenship of the prisoner or detainee;(b)location in which the prisoner or detainee is being held in custody or control; or(c)location in which or to which the transfer or release is to take place or has taken place.