Uganda Case Law

Hossou and Another v Republic of Benin

Hossou and Another v Republic of Benin [2020] AfCHPR 24 (25 September 2020)

Court

African Court on Human and Peoples Rights

Judge

Aboud J, Anukam J, Ben Achour J, Bensaoula J, Chizumila J, Eno R, Kioko VP, Matusse J, Mengue J, Mukamulisa J, Tchikaya J

The Court found that the Applicants' failure to sign the Application did not render it inadmissible, as their identities were sufficiently established and the Court maintains a flexible approach regarding formality. However, the request for provisional measures was dismissed because the Applicants did not demonstrate extreme gravity or urgency, nor did they provide evidence of irreparable harm. Furthermore, the relief sought in the provisional measures would effectively grant the main relief requested in the principal Application, which is not appropriate at this stage. The Court reaffirmed t…

Source excerpt

• Withdrawal Of Declaration
• Access To Regional Court
• Admissibility Requirements
• Provisional Measures
• Jurisdiction Of Regional Courts