Committee for the Defence of Political Prisoners v Bahrain (Communication 7 of 1988)
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Holding
The African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights declared a communication inadmissible where it was directed against Bahrain, a state that is not party to the African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights. The Commission has no jurisdiction over non-party states regardless of the nature of the alleged violations.
Outcome
Communication inadmissible for lack of jurisdiction over non-party state
Facts
The Committee for the Defence of Political Prisoners filed a communication dated 26 February 1988 alleging false imprisonment of persons and torture. The communication was directed against Bahrain. The African Commission considered the matter at its fourth ordinary session held from 17 to 26 October 1988.
Issues
- Whether the African Commission has jurisdiction to consider a communication directed against a state that is not 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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