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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Make your selections from the choices on the left| Court | Title | Case citation (MNC) | Judgement Date | Summary |
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| African Commission on Human and Peoples Rights | Chari v Zimbabwe (351/2007) [2012] ACHPR 7; (1 March 2012) | 01 Mar 2012 | Communication 351/2007- Givemore Chari (represented by Gabriel Shumba) v Republic of Zimbabwe... | |
| African Commission on Human and Peoples Rights | Zimbabwe Human Rights NGO Forum v Zimbabwe (Communication 295/04) [2018] ACHPR 8; (2 May 2012) | 02 May 2012 | Communication 295/04: Noah Kazingachire, John Chitsenga, Elias Chemvura and Batanai Hadzisi (... | |
| African Commission on Human and Peoples Rights | Kone and Anor v Cote d Ivoire (Communication No. 289/2004) [2012] ACHPR 9; (22 October 2012) | 22 Oct 2012 | English Communication 289/2004 – Mr Brahima Koné and Mr Tiéoulé Diarra vs Côte d’Ivoire ... | |
| African Court | Falana v African Union (Application No. 001/2011) [2012] ACHPR 10; (26 June 2012) | 26 Jun 2012 | IN THE MATTER OF FEMI FALANA V. THE AFRICAN UNION APPLICATION No. 001/2011 JUDGEMENT The... | |
| African Commission on Human and Peoples Rights | Shumba v Republic Of Zimbabwe (Communication No. 288/2004) [2012] ACHPR 112; (2 May 2012) | 02 May 2012 | English Flynote: HR Life Integrity of the person Dignity and honour and reputation Liberty... | |
| African Commission on Human and Peoples Rights | Watumbulwa v Democratic Republic Of Congo (Communication No. 255/2004) [2012] ACHPR 113; (22 October 2012) | 22 Oct 2012 | English Flynote: HR Equality before the law and equal protection of the law Have his cause heard... | |
| Constitutional Court | Bradburn & Anor v Superintendent of Prisons & Anor (CP 9/2010) [2012] SCCC 4 (12 June 2012); | 12 Jun 2012 | HR Retrospective criminalisation Equality and non-discrimination Equality before the law and equal... | |
| Constitutional Court | Sullivan v Attorney-General & Anor (CP 13/2011) [2012] SCCC 5 (31 July 2012); | 31 Jul 2012 | HR Express and disseminate opinion sullivan_v_attorney_general_and_anor_judgment_30_14617.docx... | |
| Constitutional Court | Sandapin v Government of Seychelles & Anor (CP 13/2010) [2012] SCCC 6 (13 November 2012); | 13 Nov 2012 | HR Have his cause heard (fair trial) Liberty SANDAPIN v GOVERNMENT OF SEYCHELLES (2012) SLR 315.... | |
| Supreme Court | Georges v Electoral Commission (CS 58/2012) [2012] SCSC 55 (30 July 2012); | 30 Jul 2012 | HR Democracy Participate in government GEORGES v ELECTORAL COMMISSION (2012) SLR 199.docx GEORGES... | |
| Court of Appeal | Serret v Attorney-General (CR SCA No: 9/2011) [2012] SCCA 13 (31 August 2012); | 31 Aug 2012 | HR Have his cause heard (fair trial) Independent judiciary serret_vs_ag_pdf_33366.pdf SERRET v... | |
| Court of Appeal | Christopher Gill vs Registrar of Political Parties (SCA 19 of 2011) [2012] SCCA 20 (07 December 2012); | 07 Dec 2012 | HR Democracy Participate in government christopher_gill_vs_registrar_pdf_76836.pdf... | |
| Supreme Court | Peter Antat v The Attorney general (Civil Side No: 46 of 1999) [2012] SCSC 29 (04 June 2012); | 04 Jun 2012 | HR Liberty Dignity and honour and reputation cv046_994_june_2012_antat_v_ag_pdf_34729.pdf Judgment... | |
| High Court Constitutional Division | Ralekoala v Minister of Human Rights, Justice And Constitution Affairs and Others (CONSTITUTIONAL CASE: 03/11) [2012] LSHC 8 (30 March 2012); | [2012] LSHC 8 | 30 Mar 2012 | Flynote: HR Equality before the law and equal protection of the law Equality and non-... |
| Supreme Court | THE REPUBLIC vs THE DISTRICT & JUVENILE COURT FAMILY TRIBUNAL “A” (AP.114/2012) [2012] GHASC 2 (30 August 2012); | [2012] GHASC 2 | 30 Aug 2012 | Flynote: HR Independent judiciary Supreme Court Case number: AP.114/2012 Case name: THE... |
| Supreme Court | Gawanas v Government of the Republic of Namibia (SA 27/2009) [2012] NASC 1 (03 April 2012); | [2012] NASC 1 | 03 Apr 2012 | HR Liberty Dignity and honour and reputation REPORTABLE CASE NO.: SA 27/2009 IN THE SUPREME COURT... |
| Supreme Court | Thudinyane v Edward (SA 17/2005) [2012] NASC 22 (12 October 2012); | [2012] NASC 22 | 12 Oct 2012 | HR Children Parental care and protection REPORTABLE CASE NO.: SA 17/2005 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF... |
| High Court | LM and Others v Government of the Republic of Namibia (I 1603/2008 I 3518/2008 I 3007/2008) [2012] NAHC 211 (30 July 2012); | [2012] NAHC 211 | 30 Jul 2012 | HR Sexual and reproductive health Family Liberty Life Dignity and honour and reputation REPORTABLE... |
| Supreme Court of Uganda | Hon Sam Kuteesa & 2 Others Vs Attorney General (Constitutional Reference No. 54 O f 2011) [2012] UGCC 02 (4 April 2012); | [2012] UGCC 02 | 04 Apr 2012 | Flynote: Constitutional Law Constitutional Interpretation Liberty HR Search Summary: The... |
| High Court of Uganda | Uganda v Ochwo Laston (HCT-00-CR-SC-0301 OF 2010) [2012] UGHC 51 (19 March 2012); | [2012] UGHC 51 | 19 Mar 2012 | Flynote: HR Sexual violence and exploitation Search Summary: Download: high-court-2012-51.docx... |
| High Court of Uganda | Nakawa-Naguru Residents Association Vs Attorney General & Anor (CIVIL SUIT NO. 146 OF 2011) [2012] UGHC 5 (18 January 2012); | [2012] UGHC 5 | 18 Jan 2012 | Flynote: HR Housing Search Summary: Download: high-court-2012-5.docx THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA... |
| High Court of Uganda | Uganda v Sekabira & 10 Ors (H.C. Cr. Case No. 0085 OF 2010) [2012] UGHC 92 (14 May 2012); | [2012] UGHC 92 | 14 May 2012 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Constitutional Law Liberty Search Summary: In this case prosecution... |
| High Court of Uganda | Anup Singh Choudry v Attorney General (HCT-00-CV-MC- No. 0074 OF 2012) [2012] UGHC 122 (5 July 2012); | [2012] UGHC 122 | 05 Jul 2012 | Flynote: HR Independent judiciary Search Summary: Download: high-court-2012-122.docx THE... |
| High Court of Uganda | In Re Muhindo Herbert & 6 Ors (HCT) [2012] UGHC 96 (29 May 2012); | [2012] UGHC 96 | 29 May 2012 | Flynote: Constitutional Law Have his cause heard (fair trial) Liberty HR Search Summary: In this... |
| High Court of Uganda | Re Joyce Khainza (an infant) (HCT-04-CR-CR-0002-2012) [2012] UGHC 18 (15 February 2012); | [2012] UGHC 18 | 15 Feb 2012 | Flynote: HR Parental care and protection Search Summary: Download: high-court-2012-18.doc THE... |
| High Court of Uganda | Re Moses Mukisa (an infant) (FAMILY CAUSE NO. 0003/2012) [2012] UGHC 88 (3 May 2012); | [2012] UGHC 88 | 03 May 2012 | Flynote: Family Law Adoption Parental care and protection HR Search Summary: In this case the... |
| High Court of Uganda | In Re Wanzala (an infant) (MISCELLANEOUS CAUSE NO. 21 OF 2012) [2012] UGHC 224 (1 November 2012); | [2012] UGHC 224 | 01 Nov 2012 | Flynote: HR Parental care and protection Movement and residence Search Summary: Download: high-... |
| High Court of Uganda | Sebuhingiriza v Attorney General (CIVIL SUIT NO. 1251 OF 1999) [2012] UGHC 249 (20 November 2012); | [2012] UGHC 249 | 20 Nov 2012 | Flynote: HR Military service Search Summary: Download: high-court-2012-249.docx THE REPUBLIC OF... |
| High Court of Uganda | Akankwasa v Registrar of Titles (MISCELLANEOUS CAUSE NO. 33 OF 2008) [2012] UGHC 222 (1 November 2012); | [2012] UGHC 222 | 01 Nov 2012 | Flynote: HR Have his cause heard (fair trial) Search Summary: Download: high-court-2012-222.... |
| High Court of Uganda | In Re Jannifer Ayedeke (an infant) (FAMILY CAUSE NO 004 OF 2012) [2012] UGHC 158 (20 December 2012); | [2012] UGHC 158 | 20 Dec 2012 | Flynote: HR Parental care and protection Movement and residence Search Summary: Download: high-... |
| High Court of Uganda | In Re Francis Samuel (an infant) (HCT-04-CV-FC-0004-2012) [2012] UGHC 199 (27 September 2012); | [2012] UGHC 199 | 27 Sep 2012 | Flynote: HR Parental care and protection Movement and residence Search Summary: Download: high-... |
| High Court of Uganda | Mwesigye v Attorney General & Anor (MISC CAUSE NO. 103 OF 2011) [2012] UGHC 61 (29 March 2012); | [2012] UGHC 61 | 29 Mar 2012 | Flynote: HR Participate in government Search Summary: Download: high-court-2012-61.docx THE... |
| High Court of Uganda | Mugwanya v Attorney General (CIVIL SUIT NO.154 OF 2009) [2012] UGHC 293 (17 December 2012); | [2012] UGHC 293 | 17 Dec 2012 | Flynote: HR Liberty Search Summary: Download: high-court-2012-293.doc THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA... |
| High Court of Uganda | In re Joan Akansasira (an infant) (CIVIL APPLICATION NO. 35 OF 2012) [2012] UGHC 196 (25 September 2012); | [2012] UGHC 196 | 25 Sep 2012 | Flynote: Parental care and protection HR Search Summary: This was an application for legal... |
| HC: International Crimes Division (Uganda) | Gabula v Attorney General (HCT-00-CV- CS- 0054) [2012] UGHCICD 1 (6 March 2012); | [2012] UGHCICD 1 | 06 Mar 2012 | Flynote: HR Death penalty Download: hc-international-crimes-division-2012-1.doc REPUBLIC OF... |
| Supreme Court of Zambia | Attorney General v Tembo (Appeal No. 4/2010) [2012] ZMSC 1 (7 January 2012); | [2012] ZMSC 1 | 07 Jan 2012 | Independent judiciary... |
| Federation for Sustainable Environment and Others v Minister of Water Affairs and Others (35672/12) [2012] ZAGPPHC 128; (10 July 2012); | [2012] ZAGPPHC 128 | 10 Jul 2012 | Flynote: EL Healthy environment Injunctions and interdicts Judicial Review Headnote and Holding... |