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Constitutional Law [2023] AfCHPR 19

Ghannouchi and Others v Republic of Tunisia (Application No. 004/2023)

Ghannouchi and Others v Republic of Tunisia (Application No. 004/2023) [2023] AfCHPR 19 (28 August 2023)

The African Court granted provisional measures in part, ordering Tunisia to remove barriers to lawyers and doctors and disclose detention grounds, but refused release.

  • Provisional Measures
  • Detention Conditions
  • Access To Counsel
  • Right To Health
  • Judicial Independence
  • Due Process
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Criminal Law [2022] AfCHPR 65

Zabron v United Republic of Tanzania (Application No. 051/2016)

Zabron v United Republic of Tanzania (Application No. 051/2016) [2022] AfCHPR 65 (23 June 2022)

The African Court granted leave for the Applicant to amend pleadings and file further evidence, but deferred the request for oral proceedings.

  • Fair Trial Rights
  • Mandatory Death Penalty
  • Right To Dignity
  • Right To Life
  • Consular Assistance
  • Access To Counsel
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Civil Procedure [2019] AfCHPR 56

Fidele and Another v CĂ´te d'Ivoire (Application No. 046/2019; Application No. 048/2019)

Fidele and Another v CĂ´te d'Ivoire (Application No. 046/2019; Application No. 048/2019) [2019] AfCHPR 56 (2 December 2019)

The Court determined that the two applications, although filed by different applicants, are against the same respondent state, represented by the same lawyer, and arise from similar facts—namely, the applicants' conviction and sentencing for theft and armed robbery without legal representation, with the sentences upheld on appeal. Both applicants allege similar violations of their rights to a fair trial, effective remedy, access to counsel, justice, and equality of arms under international human rights instruments. Given the similarity of facts, alleged violations, and reliefs sought, as well…

  • Joinder Of Cases
  • Right To Fair Trial
  • Access To Counsel
  • Effective Remedy
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Constitutional Law [1999] ACHPR 5

Civil Liberties Organisation v Nigeria (Communication 151 of 1996)

Civil Liberties Organisation v Nigeria (Communication 151 of 1996) [1999] ACHPR 5 (15 November 1999)

The African Commission found Nigeria violated fair trial and humane treatment rights by using a Special Military Tribunal, denying counsel, and detaining prisoners in harsh conditions.

  • Right To Fair Trial
  • Access To Counsel
  • Inhuman And Degrading Treatment
  • Judicial Independence
  • Ouster Clauses
  • Detention Conditions
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Constitutional Law [1999] ACHPR 4

Centre for Free Speech v Nigeria (Communication 206 of 1997)

Centre for Free Speech v Nigeria (Communication 206 of 1997) [1999] ACHPR 4 (15 November 1999)

The Commission found Nigeria violated the African Charter by arresting, trying and convicting four journalists before a military tribunal without fair trial safeguards.

  • Right To Liberty
  • Fair Trial Rights
  • Independence Of Judiciary
  • Military Tribunals
  • Access To Counsel
  • Fair-trial-rights
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