Kalenga v Zambia (Communication 11 of 1988)
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Holding
The African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights closed the communication file after a Commission member effected an amicable settlement resulting in the release of the applicant who had been falsely imprisoned. The matter was resolved without a substantive merits determination.
Outcome
Applicant released following amicable settlement effected by a Commission member
Facts
Henry Kalenga filed a communication dated 2 August 1988 with the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights alleging false imprisonment by the Republic of Zambia. A member of the Commission intervened and effected an amicable settlement between the parties. Following the settlement, the applicant was released from detention. The Commission closed the file without proceeding to a merits determination.
Issues
- Whether the applicant was falsely imprisoned in violation of the African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights.
Orders
- File closed following amicable settlement and release of the applicant.
Legislation cited (2)
- African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights Article 56(1)
- Rules of Procedure of the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights Article 97
Full judgment
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