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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| Harare High Court | DARE & Others v Saunyama N.O. & Others AND Zimbabwe Divine Destiny v Saunyama & Others (HH 589-16 HC 9469/2016 HC 8940/2016 HC 9470/2016) [2016] ZWHHC 589 (04 October 2016); | [2016] ZWHHC 589 | 04 Oct 2016 | HH 589-16 HC 9469/2016 HC 8940/2016 HC 9470/2016 DEMOCRATIC ASSEMBLY FOR RESTORATION &... |
| Harare High Court | Dzamara & Others v Police Commissioner General (N.O.) & Others (HH 398-16 HC 6397/16) [2016] ZWHHC 398 (04 July 2016); | [2016] ZWHHC 398 | 04 Jul 2016 | 1 HH 398-16 HC 6397/16... |
| Bulawayo High Court | MDC-T v Officer Commanding Byo Central District Police N.O. & Others (HB 126/16 HC 1236/16) [2016] ZWBHC 126 (26 May 2016); | [2016] ZWBHC 126 | 26 May 2016 | 1 HB 126/16 HC 1236/16 MOVEMENT FOR DEMOCRATIC CHANGE – T Versus OFFICER COMMANDING BYO... |