Louis v Cameroon (Communication 59 of 1991)
Observed later treatment
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Holding
The African Commission found that the applicant, a Cameroonian citizen, was denied due process contrary to Article 7 of the African Charter and had suffered damages. The Commission was unable to determine the quantum of damages and recommended that it be determined under Cameroonian law.
Outcome
Violation of Article 7 found; quantum of damages to be determined under Cameroonian law
Facts
Embga Mekongo, a Cameroonian citizen, alleged false imprisonment and miscarriage of justice. He claimed damages in the sum of $105 million. The Commission considered the complaint and found that the applicant had been denied due process.
Issues
- Whether the applicant was denied due process contrary to Article 7 of the African Charter.
- Whether the applicant suffered damages and the quantum thereof.
Orders
- The Commission finds that the author had been denied due process, contrary to Article 7 of the African Charter.
- The Commission finds that the author had in fact suffered damages.
- The Commission recommends that the quantum of damages should be determined under the law of Cameroon.
Rules and key headnotes
Legislation cited (1)
- African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights Article 7
Full judgment
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