Mandatory death sentence and prolonged detention on death row constitute torture; failure to provide prison medical care violates right to health.
Flynote
Human rights — Death penalty — Mandatory death sentence and prolonged detention on death row may amount to torture/cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment; Right to health — failure to provide adequate medical care to detained persons violates Article 16 of the African Charter; Evidence and fair trial claims — burden to prove trial in absentia and denial of counsel; Remedies — commutation/release, medical care and compensation.
Mandatory death sentence and prolonged detention on death row constitute torture; failure to provide prison medical care violates right to health.
Flynote
Human rights — Death penalty — Mandatory death sentence and prolonged detention on death row may amount to torture/cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment; Right to health — failure to provide adequate medical care to detained persons violates Article 16 of the African Charter; Evidence and fair trial claims — burden to prove trial in absentia and denial of counsel; Remedies — commutation/release, medical care and compensation.
