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Ihebereme v USA (Communication 2 of 1988)

African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights · [1988] ACHPR 13 · 1988 Communication Inadmissible AI-generated summary ↓ Download Pin to watchlist Add to matter
Jurisdiction
Uganda
Case Type
Communication alleging false imprisonment and police brutality brought before the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights
Decision
Communication inadmissible due to lack of jurisdiction over non-party state

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Holding

The African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights declared the communication inadmissible because it was directed against the United States of America, a state which is not party to the African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights. The Commission lacks jurisdiction over non-party states regardless of the merits of the allegations.

Outcome

Communication inadmissible due to lack of jurisdiction over non-party state

Facts

On 13 July 1987, the applicant alleged false imprisonment and police brutality. The applicant brought a communication before the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights against the United States of America. The Commission considered the matter at its fourth ordinary session held from 17 to 26 October 1988.

Issues

  1. 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

Human Rights — Jurisdiction — African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights — Ratione Personae
The African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights has no jurisdiction to consider communications directed against states that are not parties to the African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights.

Legislation cited (2)

  • African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights art.30
  • Rules of Procedure of the African Commission art.101

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Ihebereme v USA (Communication 2 of 1988) [1988] ACHPR 13 (26 October 1988)
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