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 | Lawyers Committee for Human Rights v Zaire (Communication No. 47/90) [2017] ACHPR 3; (30 June 2017) | 30 Jun 2017 | English Undated Communication No. 47/90 AFRICAN COMMISSION ON HUMAN AND PEOPLES' RIGHTS LAWYERS... | |
| African Court | Umuhoza v Rwanda (003/2014) [2018] AfCHPR 21; (24 November 2017) | 24 Nov 2017 | IN THE MATTER OF INGABIRE VICTOIRE UMUHOZA V. REPUBLIC OF RWANDA APPLICATION 003/2014 JUDGMENT... | |
| African Court | Actions Pour La Protection Des Droits De L'Homme v Cote D'Ivoire (003/2017) [2017] AfCHPR 23; (28 September 2017) | 28 Sep 2017 | AFRICAN COURT ON HUMAN AND PEOPLES' RIGHTS COUR AFRICAINE DES DROITS DE L'HOMME ET DES PEUPLES ... | |
| African Court | Jonas v Tanzania (011/2015) [2017] AfCHPR 25; (28 September 2017) | 28 Sep 2017 | IN THE MATTER OF APPLICATION No. 011/2015 CHRISTOPHER JONAS V. UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA ... | |
| African Court | Diakite v Mali (009/2016) [2017] AfCHPR 26; (28 September 2017) | 28 Sep 2017 | IN THE MATTER OF DIAKITÉ COUPLE V. REPUBLIC OF MALI APPLICATION 009/2016 JUDGMENT 28 SEPTEMBER... | |
| African Court | Onyachi & Anor. v Tanzania (Application No. 003/2015) [2018] ACHPR 120; (28 September 2017) | 28 Sep 2017 | IN THE MATTER OF KENNEDY OWINO ONYACHI- APPLICANT CHARLES JOHN MWANINI NJOKA- APPLICANT V.... | |
| African Commission on Human and Peoples Rights | Tivane v Mozambique (Communication 434/12) [2017] ACHPR 139; (23 October 2017) | 23 Oct 2017 | Communication 434/12: Filimao Pedro Tivane (represented by Dr. Simeao Cuamba) v. Mozambique... | |
| African Commission on Human and Peoples Rights | Centre Of The Independence Of Judges And Lawyers v Algeria (Communication No. 104/94, 109/94, 126/94) [2017] ACHPR 140; (13 July 2017) | 13 Jul 2017 | English 104/94-109/94_126/94 Centre of the Independence of Judges and Lawyers / Algeria... | |
| African Commission on Human and Peoples Rights | Shumba v Zimbabwe (288/04) [2017] ACHPR 142; (30 June 2017) | 30 Jun 2017 | 288/04 Gabriel Shumba v Zimbabwe Gabriel Shumba v Republic of Zimbabwe 288/2004 Summary of Facts 1... | |
| Supreme Court | Akilu v Republic (Criminal Appeal No. J3/8/2013) [2017] GHASC 11 (05 July 2017); | [2017] GHASC 11 | 05 Jul 2017 | Flynote: HR Children Supreme Court Case number: Criminal Appeal No. J3/8/2013 Case name: Akilu... |
| Supreme Court | Skylimit Structure Builders Ltd and Others v Tullow Ghana Ltd and Others (Ruling) (Civil Motion No. J8/109/2017) [2017] GHASC 16 (13 July 2017); | [2017] GHASC 16 | 13 Jul 2017 | Flynote: CL Jurisdiction Headnote and Holding: This was an application praying for special leave... |
| Supreme Court | Civil and local Government Staff Association of Ghana v Attorney General and Others (J1/16/2016) [2017] GHASC 18 (14 June 2017); | [2017] GHASC 18 | 14 Jun 2017 | Flynote: HR Express and disseminate opinion Participate in government Association Assembly... |
| Supreme Court | Banful and Another v Attorney General and Another (J1/7/2016) [2017] GHASC 21 (22 June 2017); | [2017] GHASC 21 | 22 Jun 2017 | Flynote: HR Liberty Movement and residence Have his cause heard (fair trial) Supreme Court Case... |
| Supreme Court | Republic v National House of Chiefs Kumasi (Ruling) (J8/81/2017) [2017] GHASC 27 (15 June 2017); | [2017] GHASC 27 | 15 Jun 2017 | Flynote: HR Cultural life Supreme Court Case number: J8/81/2017 Case name: Republic v National... |
| Supreme Court | Mumuni v Nyamekye and Others (J4/1/2015) [2017] GHASC 34 (06 April 2017); | [2017] GHASC 34 | 06 Apr 2017 | Flynote: CL Jurisdiction Headnote and Holding: In this appeal, the court considered whether the... |
| Supreme Court | Koduah v General Legal Council (Ruling) (J8/54/2017) [2017] GHASC 35 (27 April 2017); | [2017] GHASC 35 | 27 Apr 2017 | Flynote: CL Jurisdiction Special Leave to Appeal Headnote and Holding: The application was... |
| Supreme Court | Samadzi v Republic (J3/1/2016) [2017] GHASC 37 (06 April 2017); | [2017] GHASC 37 | 06 Apr 2017 | Flynote: HR Equality before the law and equal protection of the law Liberty Supreme Court Case... |
| Supreme Court | Republic v Judicial Service of Ghana (J5/12/2017) [2017] GHASC 38 (11 April 2017); | [2017] GHASC 38 | 11 Apr 2017 | Flynote: HR Independent judiciary CL Jurisdiction Constitutional Interpretation Headnote and... |
| Supreme Court | Ametefe v Attorney General and Another (Ruling on Preliminary Objection) (J1/3/2017) [2017] GHASC 10 (01 February 2017); | [2017] GHASC 10 | 01 Feb 2017 | Flynote: HR Independent judiciary Rule of law CL Jurisdiction Parties to A Suit Constitutional... |
| Supreme Court | Owuo III v GA Traditional Council and Others (J4/40/2016) [2017] GHASC 1 (25 January 2017); | [2017] GHASC 1 | 25 Jan 2017 | Flynote: HR Cultural life Supreme Court Case number: J4/40/2016 Case name: Owuo III v GA... |
| Supreme Court | Republic v High Court (Financial Division 2) Accra and Others (Ruling) (J5/9/2017) [2017] GHASC 7 (31 January 2017); | [2017] GHASC 7 | 31 Jan 2017 | Flynote: CL Freezing of Assets Jurisdiction Headnote and Holding: The Financial Intelligence... |
| Supreme Court | Ghana Independent Broadcasters Association v Attorney General and Another (J1/4/2016) [2017] GHASC 45 (03 November 2017); | [2017] GHASC 45 | 03 Nov 2017 | Flynote: CL Express and disseminate opinion Media Headnote and Holding: The case concerned the... |
| Supreme Court | Republic v High Court 17, Accra- Ex Parte: Eyiti and Others (Ruling) (JS/41/2014) [2017] GHASC 44 (13 November 2017); | [2017] GHASC 44 | 13 Nov 2017 | Flynote: CL Procedural Irregularity Jurisdiction Restoration of A Motion Writ of Certiorari... |
| Supreme Court | Lase v S (SC. 532/2015)[2017] NGSC 2 (2 June 2017) (SC. 532/2015) [1960] NGSC 1 (01 June 2017); | 02 Jun 2017 | HR Death penalty Supreme Court 01 June 2017 In the Supreme Court of Nigeria Holden at Abuja ... | |
| High Court Main Division | Visagie v Government of the Republic of Namibia ((T) I 2677/2005) [2017] NAHCMD 120 (21 April 2017); | [2017] NAHCMD 120 | 21 Apr 2017 | Flynote: Constitutional Law – Plaintiff is suing the Government of the Republic of Namibia and 4... |
| High Court Main Division | Lazarus v The Government of the Republic of Namibia (Ministry of Safety and Security) (I 2954/2015) NAHCMD 249 (30 August 2017); | NAHCMD 249 | 30 Aug 2017 | HR Liberty Dignity and honour and reputation REPUBLIC OF NAMIBIA HIGH COURT OF NAMIBIA MAIN... |
| HC: Civil Division (Uganda) | Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Authority v Basaar Arua Bus Operators Cooperative Society Limited (CIVIL APPEAL No. 0004 OF 2016) [2017] UGHCCD 5 (24 January 2017); | [2017] UGHCCD 5 | 24 Jan 2017 | Flynote: HR Have his cause heard (fair trial) Search Summary: Download: hc-civil-division-2017-... |
| Supreme Court of Uganda | Muwanga Kivumbi v Attorney General (CONSTITUTIONAL APPEAL NO. 06 OF 2011) [2017] UGSC 4 (14 February 2017); | [2017] UGSC 4 | 14 Feb 2017 | Flynote: Human Rights Search Summary: This was an appeal from the decision of the Constitutional... |
| Supreme Court of Uganda | The Center For Health,Human Rights & Development & 2 Ors Vs The Executive Director,Mulago Referal Hospital & Anor (CIVIL SUIT NO. 212 OF 2013) [2017] UGHCCD 10 (24 January 2017); | [2017] UGHCCD 10 | 24 Jan 2017 | Flynote: HR Family Health Torture cruel inhuman or degrading treatment Children Download: hc-... |
| HC: Civil Division (Uganda) | Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Authority v Peace Gloria (CIVIL APPEAL No. 0006 OF 2016) [2017] UGHCCD 11 (23 February 2017); | [2017] UGHCCD 11 | 23 Feb 2017 | Flynote: HR Have his cause heard (fair trial) Search Summary: Download: hc-civil-division-2017-... |
| HC: Civil Division (Uganda) | Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Authority v Pawor Park Operators and Market Vendors SACCO (CIVIL APPEAL No. 0003 OF 2016) [2017] UGHCCD 12 (23 February 2017); | [2017] UGHCCD 12 | 23 Feb 2017 | Flynote: HR Have his cause heard (fair trial) Search Summary: Download: hc-civil-division-2017-... |
| HC: Civil Division (Uganda) | Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Authority v Arua Kubala Park Operators and Market Vendors Cooperative Society Limited (CIVIL APPEAL No. 0005 OF 2016) [2017] UGHCCD 13 (23 February 2017); | [2017] UGHCCD 13 | 23 Feb 2017 | Flynote: HR Have his cause heard (fair trial) Search Summary: Download: hc-civil-division-2017-... |
| Commercial Court of Uganda | Life Pharma Africa Ltd v Matovu & Anor (MISCELLANEOUS APPLICATION NO 328 OF 2016) [2017] UGCOMMC 13 (20 January 2017); | [2017] UGCOMMC 13 | 20 Jan 2017 | Flynote: CL Service of Process Have his cause heard (fair trial) Headnote and Holding: The... |
| HC: Civil Division (Uganda) | Oola v Attorney General (MISC. CAUSE NO. 26 OF 2017) [2017] UGHCCD 34 (13 April 2017); | [2017] UGHCCD 34 | 13 Apr 2017 | Flynote: HR Have his cause heard (fair trial) Liberty Search Summary: Download: hc-civil-... |
| HC: Civil Division (Uganda) | Samuel Wako Wambuzi v Editor in Chief Red pepper & Anor (Civil Suit No. 305 of 2015) [2016] UGHCCD 38 (4 May 2017); | [2016] UGHCCD 38 | 04 May 2017 | Flynote: HR Dignity and honour and reputation Search Summary: Download: hc-civil-division-2017-... |
| HC: Land Division (Uganda) | Unzi v Moyo District Local Government & Anor (MISCELLANEOUS CAUSE No. 0097 OF 2016) [2017] UGHCLD 55 (27 April 2017); | [2017] UGHCLD 55 | 27 Apr 2017 | Flynote: HR Have his cause heard (fair trial) Search Summary: Download: hc-land-division-2017-... |
| Supreme Court of Uganda | Babcon Uganda Limited v Mbale Resort Hotel Ltd (CIVIL APPEAL NO. 06 OF 2016) [2017] UGSC 10 (5 May 2017); | [2017] UGSC 10 | 05 May 2017 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Jurisdiction CL Search Summary: The appellant was dissatisfied with the... |
| HC: Civil Division (Uganda) | Rujumba v The New Vision Printing and Publishing Corporation (CIVIL SUIT NO. 218 OF 2013) [2017] UGHCCD 59 (20 February 2017); | [2017] UGHCCD 59 | 20 Feb 2017 | Flynote: HR Integrity of the person Search Summary: Download: hc-civil-division-2017-59.docx... |
| HC: Civil Division (Uganda) | Sekyewa v Attorney General (MISCELLANEOUS CAUSE NO. 354 OF 2013) [2017] UGHCCD 63 (2 March 2017); | [2017] UGHCCD 63 | 02 Mar 2017 | Flynote: HR Receive information Search Summary: Download: hc-civil-division-2017-63.docx THE... |
| HC: Land Division (Uganda) | Omito & 5 Ors v The Attorney General (CIVIL SUIT No. 0073 OF 2004) [2017] UGHCLD 85 (15 June 2017); | [2017] UGHCLD 85 | 15 Jun 2017 | Flynote: HR Food security Search Summary: Download: hc-land-division-2017-85.docx THE REPUBLIC... |
| HC: Civil Division (Uganda) | West Nile Rural Electrification Company v Marma Technical Services Limited (MISCELLANEOUS CIVIL APPLICATION No. 0022 OF 2017) [2017] UGHCCD 87 (15 June 2017); | [2017] UGHCCD 87 | 15 Jun 2017 | Flynote: HR Have his cause heard (fair trial) Search Summary: Download: hc-civil-division-2017-... |
| HC: Civil Division (Uganda) | Oola Odiya Vs Attorney General (MISC. CAUSE NO. 26 OF 2017) [2017] UGHCCD 104 (13 April 2017); | [2017] UGHCCD 104 | 13 Apr 2017 | Flynote: HR Have his cause heard (fair trial) Liberty Download: hc-civil-division-uganda-2017-... |
| HC: Civil Division (Uganda) | Uganda National Chamber Of Commerce V Attorney General (MC NO. 326 OF 2016) [2017] UGHCCD 105 (20 June 2017); | [2017] UGHCCD 105 | 20 Jun 2017 | Flynote: Conscience HR Download: hc-civil-division-uganda-2017-105.pdf IN THE HIGH COURT OF... |
| Supreme Court of Uganda | Kyeyune v Uganda (MISCELLENAOUS APPLICATION NO. 4 OF 2017) [2017] UGSC 24 (16 August 2017); | [2017] UGSC 24 | 16 Aug 2017 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Human Rights Liberty Search Summary: This was an application for bail... |
| Commercial Court of Uganda | Portland International (PTY) Ltd v Sembule Steel Mills Ltd & 2 Ors (CIVIL SUIT NO. 141 OF 2014) [2017] UGCOMMC 118 (3 October 2017); | [2017] UGCOMMC 118 | 03 Oct 2017 | Flynote: CL Jurisdiction Exclusive Jurisdiction Agreement Contract Formation Breach of Contract... |
| HC: Civil Division (Uganda) | Nakitto v The Management Committee of St. Lawrence Citizens High School (MISC. CAUSE NO. 15 OF 2017) [2017] UGHCCD 143 (7 November 2017); | [2017] UGHCCD 143 | 07 Nov 2017 | Flynote: Administrative Law Constitutional Law Human Rights Substantive rights Search Summary: ... |
| HC: Civil Division (Uganda) | Family care Hospital v Attorney General & 2 Ors (MISCELLANEOUS CAUSE NO. 155 OF 2017) [2017] UGHCCD 158 (18 September 2017); | [2017] UGHCCD 158 | 18 Sep 2017 | Flynote: HR Have his cause heard (fair trial) Download: hc-civil-division-uganda-2017-158.doc... |
| HC: Civil Division (Uganda) | Omonyi v Attorney General & Anor (CIVIL SUIT No. 0027 OF 2002) [2017] UGHCCD 173 (21 December 2017); | [2017] UGHCCD 173 | 21 Dec 2017 | Flynote: HR Security of the person Download: hc-civil-division-uganda-2017-173.docx THE REPUBLIC... |
| HC: Civil Division (Uganda) | Nakitto v The Management Committee of St. Lawrence Citizens High School (Creamland Campus-Nabbingo) (MISC. CAUSE NO. 15 OF 2017) [2018] UGHCCD 8 (7 November 2017); | [2018] UGHCCD 8 | 07 Nov 2017 | Flynote: HR Have his cause heard (fair trial) Download: hc-civil-division-uganda-2018-8.docx THE... |
| HC: Civil Division (Uganda) | Wambi v Attorney General (MISCELLANEOUS CAUSE NO. 020 OF 2016) [2017] UGHCCD 189 (13 June 2017); | [2017] UGHCCD 189 | 13 Jun 2017 | Flynote: HR Have his cause heard (fair trial) Download: hc-civil-division-uganda-2017-189.docx... |