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African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights v Great Socialist People's Libyan Arab Jamahiriya (Application No. 004-2011)

African Court on Human and Peoples' Rights · [2011] AfCHPR 35 · 2011 Application Granted AI-generated summary ↓ Download Pin to watchlist Add to matter
Jurisdiction
Uganda
Case Type
Application for extension of time to file response and indicate representatives
Decision
Extension of time granted; Respondent's response and indication of representatives accepted as timely filed

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Holding

The African Court on Human and Peoples' Rights granted the Respondent's request for an extension of time to file its response and indicate representatives. The Court held that despite the absence of an express provision for extending time to indicate representatives under Rule 35(4)(a), it possessed inherent powers to extend time in the interest of justice. The deadline was extended to 8 June 2011.

Outcome

Extension of time granted; Respondent's response and indication of representatives accepted as timely filed

Facts

On 3 March 2011, the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights filed an application against Libya. The Registry served the application on 22 March 2011. Under the Rules of Court, the Respondent had 30 days to indicate representatives and 60 days to file a response. On 18 April 2011, Libya sent names of representatives. On 17 May 2011, Libya requested a three-week extension to finalize its response and announce representatives. On 8 June 2011, before the Court considered the extension request, the Registry received both Libya's indication of representatives and its response dated 7 June 2011.

Issues

  1. Whether the Court should grant the Respondent's request for an extension of time to file its response and indicate the names and addresses of its representatives.

Orders

  • Request for extension of time granted.
  • Deadline extended to 8 June 2011 for indication of names and addresses of representatives and filing of response.

Rules and key headnotes

Civil Procedure — Extension of Time — Inherent Powers of Court
A court possesses inherent powers to extend time in the interest of justice even where the rules do not expressly provide for such extension.

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African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights v Great Socialist People's Libyan Arab Jamahiriya (Application No. 004-2011) [2011] AfCHPR 35 (16 June 2011)
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