ECOWAS Community Court of Justice - 2020 June

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June 2020
A government-imposed internet shutdown during protests was held to unlawfully violate the right to freedom of expression.
Human rights – freedom of expression – internet access as derivative right – state obligations – justification for restrictions – jurisdiction and locus standi of individuals and NGOs – unlawful internet shutdown during protests.
25 June 2020
ECOWAS Court held that damages, not reinstatement, are appropriate for unlawful military dismissal, but granted arrears of salary.
Human rights – Right to fair hearing – Unlawful dismissal from military service – Supplementary application to correct judicial omission – Powers of ECOWAS Court under Articles 63 and 64 of its Rules – Damages versus reinstatement – Entitlement to arrears of salary on unlawful termination.
25 June 2020