Uganda Case Law

Achutan and Others v Malawi (Communication 64 of 1992; Communication 68 of 1992; Communication 78 of 1992)

Achutan and Others v Malawi (Communication 64 of 1992; Communication 68 of 1992; Communication 78 of 1992) [1994] ACHPR 10 (27 April 1994)

Court

African Commission on Human and Peoples Rights

Case number

Communication 64 of 1992 ; Communication 68 of 1992 ; Communication 78 of 1992

The African Commission found Malawi in breach of articles 4, 5 and 7 of the African Charter over wrongful detentions and referred the matter under article 58(1).

• Wrongful Detention
• Denial Of Rights
• Breach Of Charter
• Due Process
• Right To Life
• Protection From Torture

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