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Union Interafricaine des Droits de L'Homme v Togo (Communication 88 of 1993)

African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights · [1994] ACHPR 9 · 1994 Matter Deferred AI-generated summary ↓ Download Pin to watchlist Add to matter
Jurisdiction
Uganda
Case Type
Communication on human rights situation referred to the African Commission for admissibility determination
Decision
Matter deferred to sixteenth session pending state response

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Holding

The African Commission decided to bring the communication concerning the human rights situation in Togo to the knowledge of the government of Togo and requested a response within two months. Substantive consideration was deferred to the sixteenth session pending the state's response, in accordance with article 57 of the African Charter.

Outcome

Matter deferred to sixteenth session pending state response

Facts

Union Interafricaine des Droits de L'Homme filed a communication with the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights concerning the human rights situation in Togo. The matter came before the Commission at its fifteenth ordinary session held in Banjul, The Gambia, from 18 to 27 April 1994. The Commission considered the procedural requirements for admissibility under article 57 of the African Charter and Rules 110 and 115 of the Rules of Procedure.

Issues

  1. Whether the communication should be brought to the knowledge of the government of Togo prior to substantive consideration.

Orders

  • Communication brought to the knowledge of the government of Togo.
  • Government of Togo requested to submit a response within two months of receipt of notification.
  • Substantive consideration of the matter deferred to the sixteenth session.

Rules and key headnotes

Human Rights — African Commission Procedure — Admissibility Requirements — Notification to State
Prior to any substantive consideration of a communication before the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights, the communication must be brought to the knowledge of the State concerned in accordance with article 57 of the African Charter and Rules 110 and 115 of the Rules of Procedure.

Legislation cited (2)

  • African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights art.30
  • African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights art.57

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Union Interafricaine des Droits de L'Homme v Togo (Communication 88 of 1993) [1994] ACHPR 9 (27 April 1994)
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