The Human Rights Law Index is a collection of international treaties and case law from African courts on topics relating to human rights. The case selection aims to provide a snapshot of human rights law in a country, as well as within the African Union. The index currently covers over 1000 documents.
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| Supreme Court | Chief (Dr.) Pere Ajuwa & Anor. v. The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited (SC.290/2007)[2011] NGSC 7 (16 December 2011) (SC.290/2007) [1960] NGSC 1 (15 December 2011); | 15 Dec 2011 | Injunction Minerals, oil and gas Healthy environment Environmental damages EL HR Supreme Court 15... | |
| Supreme Court | Emmanuel Ochiba V. S (SC.270/2010)[2011] NGSC 8 (16 December 2011) (SC.270/2010) [1960] NGSC 1 (15 December 2011); | 16 Dec 2011 | HR Death penalty Supreme Court 15 December 2011 In the Supreme Court of Nigeria On Friday, the... | |
| Court of Appeal | Mohamed Bai Sama Kamara v Mohamed Bai Maru Kamara and The National Electoral Commission (Civ. App. 16/2010) [2011] SLCA 1 (25 January 2011); | 25 Jan 2011 | Human Rights Substantive rights Participate in government Index HR Mohamed Bai Sama Kamara v... | |
| Supreme Court of Zambia | Kabwe and Others v Judicial Complaints Authority and Another (2009/HP/0996) [2011] ZMHC 14 (3 November 2011); | [2011] ZMHC 14 | 03 Nov 2011 | HR Have his cause heard (fair trial) Independent judiciary IN THE HIGH COURT OF ZAMBIA... |
| Supreme Court of Zambia | Kabwe and Others v Judicial Complaints Authority and Another (2009/HP/0996) [2011] ZMHC 118 (14 June 2011); | [2011] ZMHC 118 | 14 Jun 2011 | HR Have his cause heard (fair trial) Independent judiciary FAUSTINE MWENYA KABWE AARON CHUNGU... |
| Supreme Court of Uganda | Advocates Coalition For Development & Environment & 4 Ors V Attorney General & Anor ((Constitutional Petition No. 14 Of 2011)) [2011] UGCC 11 (15 November 2011); | [2011] UGCC 11 | 15 Nov 2011 | Flynote: HR Development Download: constitutional-court-2011-11.rtf THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA IN THE... |
| Supreme Court of Uganda | Joseph Bossa & Anor. Vs. Attorney General & Anor. ((Const. Applic. No. 06 Of 2011)) [2011] UGCC 3 (10 February 2011); | [2011] UGCC 3 | 10 Feb 2011 | Flynote: HR Participate in government Download: constitutional-court-2011-3.rtf THE REPUBLIC OF... |
| Supreme Court of Uganda | Anifa Kawoya Vs. Attorney General &Anor ((Const. Pet.No. 42 Of 2010)) [2011] UGCC 2 (1 February 2011); | [2011] UGCC 2 | 01 Feb 2011 | Flynote: HR Have his cause heard (fair trial) Download: constitutional-court-2011-2.rtf THE... |
| Supreme Court of Uganda | Prof. Semakula Kiwanuka Matia Mulumba Vs. Attorney General & Anor. ((Const. Applic.No. 011 Of 2011)) [2011] UGCC 4 (15 February 2011); | [2011] UGCC 4 | 15 Feb 2011 | Flynote: HR Have his cause heard (fair trial) Download: constitutional-court-2011-4.rtf THE... |
| High Court | Daniel and Another v The Attorney General and Others (A 430/2009) [2011] NAHC 66 (10 March 2011); | [2011] NAHC 66 | 10 Mar 2011 | HR Torture cruel inhuman or degrading treatment Dignity and honour and reputation CASE NO CASE NO'... |
| High Court | Visagie v Government of the Republic of Namibia and Others (I 2677/2005) [2011] NAHC 192 (06 July 2011); | [2011] NAHC 192 | 06 Jul 2011 | HR Liberty Have his cause heard (fair trial) CASE NO.: I 2677/2005 IN THE HIGH COURT OF NAMIBIA In... |
| High Court | Nghimwena v Government of the Republic of Namibia (I 2782/2005) [2011] NAHC 105 (08 April 2011); | [2011] NAHC 105 | 08 Apr 2011 | HR Torture cruel inhuman or degrading treatment Liberty Privacy REPUBLIC OF NAMIBIA CASE NO: I... |
| High Court of Uganda | Julius Maganda Vs National Resistance Movement (HCMA NO. 154 OF 2010) ((HCMA NO. 154 OF 2010)) [2011] UGHC 4 (11 January 2011); | [2011] UGHC 4 | 11 Jan 2011 | Flynote: HR Participate in government Have his cause heard (fair trial) Search Summary: Download... |
| High Court of Uganda | Julius Maganda Vs National Resistance Movement (HCMA NO. 154 OF 2010) ((HCMA NO. 154 OF 2010)) [2011] UGHC 4 (11 January 2011); | [2011] UGHC 4 | 11 Jan 2011 | Flynote: HR Participate in government Have his cause heard (fair trial) Search Summary: Download... |
| High Court of Uganda | Abbot George Ouma Vs. Electoral Commission & Anor (Election Pet. No 005Of 2011) ((Election Pet. No 005Of 2011)) [2011] UGHC 84 (29 June 2011); | [2011] UGHC 84 | 29 Jun 2011 | Flynote: HR Participate in government Search Summary: Download: high-court-2011-84.rtf THE... |
| High Court of Uganda | Abbot George Ouma Vs. Electoral Commission & Anor (Election Pet. No 005Of 2011) ((Election Pet. No 005Of 2011)) [2011] UGHC 84 (29 June 2011); | [2011] UGHC 84 | 29 Jun 2011 | Flynote: HR Participate in government Search Summary: Download: high-court-2011-84.rtf THE... |
| High Court of Uganda | Re:In The Matter Of Mugisha Caleb(an infant) (Family Cause No.218 Of 2010) (FAMILY CAUSE NO. 218 OF 2010) [2011] UGHC 14 (14 January 2011); | [2011] UGHC 14 | 14 Jan 2011 | Flynote: HR Parental care and protection Search Summary: Download: high-court-2011-14.rtf THE... |
| High Court of Uganda | Re:In The Matter Of Mugisha Caleb(an infant) (Family Cause No.218 Of 2010) (FAMILY CAUSE NO. 218 OF 2010) [2011] UGHC 14 (14 January 2011); | [2011] UGHC 14 | 14 Jan 2011 | Flynote: HR Parental care and protection Search Summary: Download: high-court-2011-14.docx ... |
| High Court of Uganda | Re: In The Matter Of Aaron Eridad Mugomba (an infant) (Family Cause No.245 Of 2010) [2011] UGHC 3 (11 January 2011); | [2011] UGHC 3 | 11 Jan 2011 | Flynote: HR Parental care and protection Search Summary: Download: high-court-2011-3.rtf THE... |
| High Court of Uganda | Re: In The Matter Of Tumwebaze Emmanuel (child) (Family Cause No.273 Of 2010) [2011] UGHC 13 (14 January 2011); | [2011] UGHC 13 | 14 Jan 2011 | Flynote: HR Parental care and protection Search Summary: Download: high-court-2011-13.rtf THE... |
| High Court of Uganda | Re: In The Matter Of Faith Komugisha (an infant) (Family Cause No.244 Of 2010) [2011] UGHC 5 (11 January 2011); | [2011] UGHC 5 | 11 Jan 2011 | Flynote: HR Parental care and protection Search Summary: Download: high-court-2011-5.rtf THE... |
| High Court of Uganda | Re: In The Matter Of Amani Wesley (an infant) (Family Cause No.217 Of 2010) [2011] UGHC 12 (14 January 2011); | [2011] UGHC 12 | 14 Jan 2011 | Flynote: HR Parental care and protection Search Summary: Download: high-court-2011-12.rtf THE... |
| High Court of Uganda | Re: In The Matter Of Amani Wesley (an infant) (Family Cause No.217 Of 2010) [2011] UGHC 12 (14 January 2011); | [2011] UGHC 12 | 14 Jan 2011 | Flynote: HR Parental care and protection Search Summary: Download: high-court-2011-12.rtf THE... |
| High Court of Uganda | Re: In The Matter Of Tumwebaze Emmanuel (child) (Family Cause No.273 Of 2010) [2011] UGHC 13 (14 January 2011); | [2011] UGHC 13 | 14 Jan 2011 | Flynote: HR Parental care and protection Search Summary: Download: high-court-2011-13.rtf THE... |
| High Court of Uganda | Re: In The Matter Of Nafamba Joyce (child) (Family Cause No.240 Of 2010) [2011] UGHC 15 (25 January 2011); | [2011] UGHC 15 | 25 Jan 2011 | Flynote: HR Parental care and protection Search Summary: Download: high-court-2011-15.rtf THE... |
| High Court of Uganda | Re: In The Matter Of Nafamba Joyce (child) (Family Cause No.240 Of 2010) [2011] UGHC 15 (25 January 2011); | [2011] UGHC 15 | 25 Jan 2011 | Flynote: HR Parental care and protection Search Summary: Download: high-court-2011-15.rtf THE... |
| High Court of Uganda | Mukoni Collins Vs Electoral Commission & Anor (HCT-04-CV-MA 0055 OF 2011) [2011] UGHC 67 (2 June 2011); | [2011] UGHC 67 | 02 Jun 2011 | Flynote: HR Participate in government Search Summary: Download: high-court-2011-67.rtf THE... |
| High Court of Uganda | Obiga Mario Kania Vs. Electoral Commission & Anor (Election Pet. No 003 Of 2011) [2011] UGHC 69 (4 June 2011); | [2011] UGHC 69 | 04 Jun 2011 | Flynote: HR Independent judiciary Have his cause heard (fair trial) Search Summary: Download: ... |
| High Court of Uganda | Obiga Mario Kania Vs. Electoral Commission & Anor (Election Pet. No 003 Of 2011) [2011] UGHC 69 (4 June 2011); | [2011] UGHC 69 | 04 Jun 2011 | Flynote: HR Independent judiciary Have his cause heard (fair trial) Search Summary: Download: ... |
| High Court of Uganda | Mukoni Collins Vs Electoral Commission & Anor (HCT-04-CV-MA 0055 OF 2011) [2011] UGHC 67 (2 June 2011); | [2011] UGHC 67 | 02 Jun 2011 | Flynote: HR Participate in government Search Summary: Download: high-court-2011-67.rtf THE... |
| High Court of Uganda | Dr. Otiam Otala Emmanuel V Oboth Marksons Jacob (Tororo Election Pet No. 07 Of 2011) [2011] UGHC 141 (22 September 2011); | [2011] UGHC 141 | 22 Sep 2011 | Flynote: HR Development Search Summary: Download: high-court-2011-141.doc THE REPUBLIC OF... |
| High Court of Uganda | Uganda v Mwanga Nakoja (HCT-04-CR-SC-96-2008) [2011] UGHC 47 (21 April 2011); | [2011] UGHC 47 | 21 Apr 2011 | Flynote: HR Sexual violence and exploitation Search Summary: Download: high-court-2011-47.doc... |
| High Court of Uganda | Re Nakawesa, Namanda & Katongole (infants) (ADOPTION CAUSE NO 164 OF 2011) [2011] UGHC 107 (2 August 2011); | [2011] UGHC 107 | 02 Aug 2011 | Flynote: Adoption HR Search Summary: In this petition, the applicants sought for an adoption... |
| High Court of Uganda | Kamusa & Sons Enterprises v Koboko District Local Government (CIVIL SUIT NO. 0010 OF 2008) [2011] UGHC 147 (11 October 2011); | [2011] UGHC 147 | 11 Oct 2011 | Flynote: HR Have his cause heard (fair trial) Search Summary: Download: high-court-2011-147.doc... |
| African Court | Samuel v Pan African Parliament (Application No. 010/2011) [2018] 1; (30 September 2011) | 30 Sep 2011 | ΙΝ ΤΗΕ MATTER OF EFOUA ΜΒΟΖΟΌ SAMUEL V. ΤΗΕ ΡΑΝ AFRICAN PARLIAMENT APPLICATION Νo. 010/2011... | |
| African Court | Ababou v Kingdom of Morocco (Application No. 007/2011) [2011] AfCHPR 1; (2 September 2011) | 02 Sep 2011 | UNIAO AFRICANA AFRICAN COURT ON HUMAN AND PEOPLES' RIGHTS COUR AFRICAINE DES DROITS DE L'HOMME ET... | |
| African Court | African Commission on Human and People's Rights v Jamahiriya (Order for Provisional Measures) (Application No. 004/2011) [2011] AfCHPR 1; (25 March 2011) | 25 Mar 2011 | IN THE MATTER OF AFRICAN COMMISSION ON HUMAN AND PEOPLES' RIGHTS V. GREAT SOCIALIST PEOPLE'S... | |
| African Commission on Human and Peoples Rights | Spilg & Ors v Botswana (277/2003) [2011] ACHPR 81; (1 December 2011) | 01 Dec 2011 | 277/2003-Spilg and Mack & DITSHWANELO (on behalf of Lehlohonolo Bernard Kobedi) v. Botswana ... | |
| African Commission on Human and Peoples Rights | Egyptian Initiative for Personal Rights and Interights v Arab Republic of Egypt (Communication No. 323/2006) [2011] ACHPR 85; (16 December 2011) | 16 Dec 2011 | English 12-16 December 2011 Communication No. 323/2006 AFRICAN COMMISSION ON HUMAN AND PEOPLES'... | |
| African Commission on Human and Peoples Rights | Echaria v Kenya (Communication No. 375/09) [2011] ACHPR 89; (5 November 2011) | 05 Nov 2011 | English Communication 375/09- Priscilla Njeri Echaria (represented by Federation of Women Lawyers... | |
| African Commission on Human and Peoples Rights | Zitha & Anor. v Republic Of Mozambique (Communication No. 361/2008) [2011] ACHPR 93; (3 March 2011) | 03 Mar 2011 | 23rd February – 3rd March 2011 Communication No. 361/2008 AFRICAN COMMISSION ON HUMAN AND PEOPLES... | |
| African Commission on Human and Peoples Rights | Egyptian Initiative For Personal Rights & Anor. v Egypt (Communication No. 334/2006) [2011] ACHPR 110; (3 March 2011) | 03 Mar 2011 | English 23rd February – 3rd March 2011 Communication No. 334/2006 AFRICAN COMMISSION ON HUMAN AND... | |
| African Commission on Human and Peoples Rights | Muzerengwa & Ors. v Republic Of Zimbabwe (Communication No. 306/2005) [2011] ACHPR 111; (3 March 2011) | 03 Mar 2011 | English 23rd February – 3rd March 2011 Communication No. 306/2005 AFRICAN COMMISSION ON HUMAN AND... | |
| Court of Appeal at Nairobi | NICHOLAS MURIUKI KANGANGI v ATTORNEY GENERAL [2011] eKLR (Civil Application 244 of 2010); (28 January 2011); | 28 Jan 2011 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/73997 IN THE COURT OF APPEAL AT NAIROBI (CORAM: O’KUBASU... | |
| Court of Appeal at Nairobi | Kantaria Investments Limited v Attorney General [2011] eKLR (Civil Appeal 249 of 2003); (29 July 2011); | 29 Jul 2011 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/76201 IN THE COURT OF APPEAL AT NAIROBI (CORAM: O’... | |
| Court of Appeal at Nairobi | Interim Independent Electoral Commission & another v Paul Waweru Mwangi [2011] eKLR (Civil Application 130 of 2011); (29 July 2011); | 29 Jul 2011 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/76209 IN THE COURT OF APPEAL AT NAIROBI (CORAM: WAKI,... | |
| Court of Appeal at Nairobi | Paul Kibugi Muite & 2 others v Electoral Commission of Kenya & another [2011] eKLR (Civil Appeal 138 of 2010); (01 July 2011); | 01 Jul 2011 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/76092 IN THE COURT OF APPEAL AT NAIROBI (CORAM: O’... | |
| High Court | Lesala v Morojele (CIV/APN/95/2011) [2011] LSHC 138 (20 April 2011); | [2011] LSHC 138 | 20 Apr 2011 | Flynote: HR Children Parental care and protection High Court Case number: CIV/APN/95/2011 Case... |
| Constitutional Court | Dhanjee v Electoral Commissioner & Ors (CP 3/2011) [2011] SCCC 3 (11 May 2011); | 11 May 2011 | HR Democracy Participate in government DHANJEE v ELECTORAL COMMISSIONER (2011) SLR 117.docx... | |
| Constitutional Court | Boulle v Government of Seychelles & Anor (CP 2/2011) [2011] SCCC 5 (12 July 2011); | 12 Jul 2011 | HR Democracy Participate in government BOULLE v GOVERNMENT OF SEYCHELLES (2011) SLR 235.docx... |