African Commission on Human and Peoples Rights - 2017 June

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June 2017
Commission found evidence of serious human rights violations and referred the matter to the Assembly under Article 58(1).
Human rights violations – arbitrary arrest, detention and torture – evidence of serious or massive violations – Article 58(1) African Charter – referral to the Assembly of Heads of State and Government.
30 June 2017
State found liable for torture and ill-treatment of a detainee but not for violations of arrest, fair trial, association, or property rights.
Human rights – torture – cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment – constructive exhaustion of domestic remedies – right to liberty and fair trial – right to property – right to association – evidentiary requirements in substantiating torture – state’s investigatory and remedial obligations – Articles 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, and 14 African Charter.
30 June 2017