Centre for the Independence of Judges and Lawyers v Yugoslavia (Communication 3 of 1988)
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Holding
The African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights declared the communication inadmissible on the ground that it was directed against Yugoslavia, a State which was not a party to the African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights. The Commission lacks jurisdiction to consider communications against non-party States.
Outcome
Communication inadmissible for lack of jurisdiction
Facts
The Centre for the Independence of Judges and Lawyers filed a communication before the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights alleging deprivation of the right to practice a profession. The communication was directed against Yugoslavia. At its fourth ordinary session held from 17 to 26 October 1988, the Commission considered the communication and noted that Yugoslavia was not a party to the African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights.
Issues
- Whether the African Commission has jurisdiction to consider a communication directed against a State which is not a party to the African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights.
Orders
- Communication declared inadmissible.
Rules and key headnotes
Legislation cited (2)
- African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights art.30
- Rules of Procedure of the African Commission art.101
Full judgment
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