Centre for the Independence of Judges and Lawyers v Algeria (Communication 104 of 1993)
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Holding
The African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights dismissed Communication 104/93 on the ground that it provided only general information about the political situation in Algeria and identified no specific breaches of the Charter. The Commission closed the file under Article 56 of the Charter.
Outcome
Communication dismissed and file closed for failure to disclose specific Charter violations
Facts
The Centre for the Independence of Judges and Lawyers submitted a communication to the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights concerning the general political situation in Algeria. The communication provided general information but did not identify or allege specific breaches of the African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights.
Issues
- Whether the communication disclosed specific breaches of the African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights.
Orders
- File closed.
Rules and key headnotes
Legislation cited (1)
- African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights Article 56
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