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Constitutional Law [2021] AfCHPR 31

Ally v United Republic of Tanzania

Ally v United Republic of Tanzania [2021] AfCHPR 31 (3 August 2021)

The African Court struck out Ahmed Ally’s application after his release by presidential pardon and his failure to show any intention to continue the case.

  • Right To Life
  • Presidential Pardon
  • Access To Court
  • Diligence In Pursuit
  • Striking Out Procedure
  • Striking-out-procedure
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Criminal Law [2019] AfCHPR 57

Taudier and Others v CĂ´te d'Ivoire (Application No. 17/2019; Application No. 18/2019; Application No. 19/2019)

Taudier and Others v CĂ´te d'Ivoire (Application No. 17/2019; Application No. 18/2019; Application No. 19/2019) [2019] AfCHPR 57 (2 December 2019)

The African Court ordered joinder of three applications by different applicants against Côte d’Ivoire because they arose from similar facts, legal complaints, and requested relief.

  • Fair Trial Rights
  • Effective Remedy
  • Sentencing Proportionality
  • Adversarial Principle
  • Judicial Reasoning
  • Presidential Pardon
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Criminal Law [1993] UGSC 10

Brigadier Smith Opon Acak,Ahmed Ogeny v Uganda

Brigadier Smith Opon Acak,Ahmed Ogeny v Uganda [1993] UGSC 10 (4 November 1993)

The Supreme Court held that the appellants failed to prove, on the balance of probabilities, that they had been granted a presidential pardon. The evidence presented was largely hearsay and circumstantial, lacking any direct or documentary proof of a signed instrument of pardon as required by constitutional and statutory provisions. The general amnesty and public statements did not amount to a specific pardon for the appellants, who were excluded from release as rebel leaders. The High Court's refusal to allow the appellants to testify was not fatal, as their affidavits were considered on app…

  • Presidential Pardon
  • Plea In Bar
  • Prerogative Of Mercy
  • Criminal Procedure
  • Amnesty Statute
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