Kalilou and Another v Republic of Cote D'Ivoire
Kalilou and Another v Republic of Cote D'Ivoire [2020] AfCHPR 37 (15 July 2020)
The Court found that while it had prima facie jurisdiction to consider the request for provisional measures, the Applicants failed to provide evidence supporting their allegations of psychological pressure, deteriorating mental health, and risk of irreparable harm. Despite being given additional opportunities and time to submit relevant documentation, the Applicants did not respond to the Court's requests. The Court emphasized that provisional measures are only granted in cases of extreme gravity and urgency, and the burden of proof lies with the Applicants to substantiate their claims. In th…
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- Right To Fair Trial
- Right To Legal Assistance
- Mental Health In Detention
- Provisional Measures