slavery, slave trade, torture, cruel, inhuman or degrading punishment and treatment shall be prohibited. 165. The Court observes that the concept of human dignity holds a profound significance in the realm of individual rights. It serves as an essential foundation upon which the edifice of human rights is constructed The right to dignity captures the very essence of the inherent worth and value that resides within every individual, irrespective of their circumstances, background, or choices. At its core, it embodies and upholds the principle of respect for the intrinsic humanity of each person and forms the bedrock of what it means to be truly human. It is in this sense that Article 5 absolutely prohibits all forms of treatment that undermines the inherent dignity of an individual. 166. In the present case, the Applicant contends that the Respondent State has infringed upon his right to dignity through a series of actions; firstly, by subjecting him to death row; secondly, by confining him in inhumane prison conditions; thirdly, by imposing life imprisonment without the possibility of parole and fourthly, by not providing the Applicant medical treatment for the physical injuries he sustained, which he claims, in the hands of the police. 167. Regarding the first contention, the Court recalls its established position that death row can induce significant psychological distress, particularly when the wait for execution is prolonged.49 The Court affirms that detention on death row fundamentally disregards the principles of humanity and infringes upon the dignity of individuals. This Court acknowledges that the distress experienced during detention on death row emanates from the inherent fear of impending death that convicts must grapple with. The perpetual uncertainty surrounding the potential execution of the death penalty that those on death row face diminishes the core of their humanity. 49 Mwita v. Tanzania (merits), supra, § 87 42