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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| Supreme Court of Zambia | Attorney General v Mutembo Nchito (Appeal No. 157/2015) [2016] ZMSC 19 (10 February 2016); | [2016] ZMSC 19 | 10 Feb 2016 | Human Rights Substantive rights Independent judiciary attorney-general-v-mutembo-nchito-10-2.pdf... |
| Supreme Court of Zambia | Katuka v Electoral Commission of Zambia (2016/CC/0025) [2016] ZMCC 2 (9 August 2016); | [2016] ZMCC 2 | 09 Aug 2016 | Human Rights Substantive rights Democracy katuka-v-ecz.pdf 9 August 2016 |
| Supreme Court of Zambia | Esan v Attorney General (Appeal No. 96/2014) [2016] ZMSC 225 (9 December 2016); | [2016] ZMSC 225 | 09 Dec 2016 | HR Human Rights Substantive rights Liberty Movement and residence Torture cruel inhuman or... |
| Supreme Court of Zambia | Mulenga Sata v Given Lubinda and Others (2016/HP/EP0050) [2016] ZMCC 7 (23 November 2016); | [2016] ZMCC 7 | 23 Nov 2016 | HR Human Rights Substantive rights Democracy sata-v-lubinda-and-others.pdf Mabenga v Wina and... |
| Supreme Court of Zambia | Hichilema and Another v Lungu and Others (2016/CC/0034) [2016] ZMCC 5 (31 October 2016); | [2016] ZMCC 5 | 31 Oct 2016 | HR Human Rights Substantive rights Democracy hichelema-v-lungu-31-10.pdf 31 October 2016 |
| Constitutional Court of Zambia | Kapoko v People (2016/CC/0023) [2016] ZMCC 6 (7 November 2016); | [2016] ZMCC 6 | 07 Nov 2016 | HR Human Rights Substantive rights Have his cause heard (fair trial) 1. By virtue of Article 128 (... |
| Supreme Court of Zambia | Law Association of Zambia v Attorney General (Appeal No. 08/2014) [2016] ZMSC 243 (13 May 2016); | [2016] ZMSC 243 | 13 May 2016 | HR Assembly Express and disseminate opinion judgment-laz-vs-attorney-general-public-order-act.pdf... |
| Supreme Court | Trethewey and Another v Government of the Republic of Namibia (SA 13/2006) [2016] NASC 10 (29 November 2016); | [2016] NASC 10 | 29 Nov 2016 | HR Movement and residence NOT REPORTABLE CASE NO: SA 13/2006 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NAMIBIA In... |
| Supreme Court | Munuma and Others v S (SA 37/2015) [2016] NASC 19 (22 August 2016); | [2016] NASC 19 | 22 Aug 2016 | HR Liberty Express and disseminate opinion Asylum and refuge REPORTABLE CASE NO: SA 37/2015 IN THE... |
| Supreme Court | Nghimwena v Government of the Republic of Namibia (SA 27/2011) [2016] NASC 20 (22 August 2016); | [2016] NASC 20 | 22 Aug 2016 | HR Liberty REPORTABLE CASE NO: SA 27/2011 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NAMIBIA In the matter between... |
| Supreme Court of Zambia | Law Assocation of Zambia v Attorney General (Appeal No. 8/2014) [2016] ZMSC 46 (13 May 2016); | [2016] ZMSC 46 | 13 May 2016 | Assembly Association Express and disseminate opinion FOA HR Freedom of association –... |
| African Commission on Human and Peoples Rights | LSZ v Zimbabwe (Communication No. 321/2006) [2016] ACHPR 10; (1 February 2016) | 01 Feb 2016 | English Communication 321/2006 – Law Society of Zimbabwe et al/ Zimbabwe Summary of facts 1. On 26... | |
| African Court | Abubakari v Tanzania (002/2017) [2016] AfCHPR 24; (3 June 2016) | 03 Jun 2016 | AFRICAN COURT ON HUMAN AND PEOPLES' RIGHTS COUR AFRICAINE DES DROITS DE L'HOMME ET DES PEUPLES ... | |
| 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... |
| HC: Civil Division (Uganda) | Nilefos Minerals Limited v Attorney General & Anor (MISC. CAUSE No. 0184 OF 2014) [2016] UGHCCD 10 (29 February 2016); | [2016] UGHCCD 10 | 29 Feb 2016 | Flynote: HR Disposal of wealth and natural resources Search Summary: Download: hc-civil-... |
| HC: Civil Division (Uganda) | Sekikubo & Ors v Attorney General (MISC. CAUSE NO. 092 OF 2015) [2016] UGHCCD 26 (4 April 2016); | [2016] UGHCCD 26 | 04 Apr 2016 | Flynote: Equality before the law and equal protection of the law Have his cause heard (fair trial... |
| HC: Civil Division (Uganda) | Nasaka v Attorney General & Anor (MISC. CAUSE NO. 0179 OF 2015) [2016] UGHCCD 40 (27 June 2016); | [2016] UGHCCD 40 | 27 Jun 2016 | Flynote: Movement and residence HR Search Summary: This was an appeal for orders that the order... |
| HC: Civil Division (Uganda) | Busuulwa v National Social Security Fund & 2 Ors (HCT-00-CV-MA-0116-2016) [2016] UGHCCD 41 (31 May 2016); | [2016] UGHCCD 41 | 31 May 2016 | Flynote: Equality before the law and equal protection of the law HR Search Summary: This was an... |
| HC: Civil Division (Uganda) | Akankwasa v Attorney General (HCT-00-CV-CS-0202-2013) [2016] UGHCCD 42 (15 June 2016); | [2016] UGHCCD 42 | 15 Jun 2016 | Flynote: Constitutional Law Liberty HR Headnote and Holding: The plaintiff, a public officer in... |
| HC: Civil Division (Uganda) | Mugumya v Attorney General (MISC. CAUSE NO. 0116 OF 2015) [2016] UGHCCD 43 (14 March 2016); | [2016] UGHCCD 43 | 14 Mar 2016 | Flynote: Liberty HR Search Summary: This was an application by Notice of Motion for Judicial... |
| Supreme Court of Uganda | Mugume & 5 Ors Vs Attorney General & Anor (CONSTITUTIONAL APPLICATION NO. 5 OF 2015) [2016] UGCC 8 (26 April 2016); | [2016] UGCC 8 | 26 Apr 2016 | Flynote: HR Have his cause heard (fair trial) Download: constitutional-court-2016-8.docx... |
| Supreme Court of Uganda | Akampumuza Vs Makerere University Business School & 2 Ors (CIVIL APPLICATION NO. 275 OF 2015) [2016] UGCC 9 (26 April 2016); | [2016] UGCC 9 | 26 Apr 2016 | Flynote: HR Have his cause heard (fair trial) Download: constitutional-court-2016-9.docx... |
| HC: Civil Division (Uganda) | Ssentongo v Uganda Medical & Dental Practitioners Council & Anor (MISC. CAUSE NO. 128 OF 2016) [2016] UGHCCD 58 (14 October 2016); | [2016] UGHCCD 58 | 14 Oct 2016 | Flynote: HR Have his cause heard (fair trial) Search Summary: Download: hc-civil-division-2016-... |
| HC: Civil Division (Uganda) | Koboko District Local Government v Okujjo (MISCELLANEOUS CIVIL APPLICATION No. 0001 OF 2016) [2016] UGHCCD 61 (26 September 2016); | [2016] UGHCCD 61 | 26 Sep 2016 | Flynote: Have his cause heard (fair trial) HR Search Summary: This was an application for... |
| HC: Civil Division (Uganda) | River Oli Division Local Government v Sakaram (CIVIL APPEAL No. 0018 OF 2013) [2016] UGHCCD 62 (8 September 2016); | [2016] UGHCCD 62 | 08 Sep 2016 | Flynote: Housing HR Search Summary: This was an appeal from the decision of a Session Chief... |
| HC: Civil Division (Uganda) | Ariho v The Governing Council of Uganda College of Commerce, Pakwach (MISCELLANEOUS CIVIL CAUSE No. 0009 OF 2016) [2016] UGHCCD 92 (3 November 2016); | [2016] UGHCCD 92 | 03 Nov 2016 | Flynote: Have his cause heard (fair trial) HR Search Summary: This an application was made... |
| HC: Civil Division (Uganda) | Muhumuza v Law Development Centre (MISC. CAUSE NO. 028 OF 2016) [2016] UGHCCD 108 (5 December 2016); | [2016] UGHCCD 108 | 05 Dec 2016 | Flynote: HR Have his cause heard (fair trial) Search Summary: Download: hc-civil-division-2016-... |
| HC: Civil Division (Uganda) | Balondemu v The Law Development Centre (MISCELLANEOUS CAUSE NO. 61 OF 2016) [2016] UGHCCD 109 (5 December 2016); | [2016] UGHCCD 109 | 05 Dec 2016 | Flynote: HR Have his cause heard (fair trial) Search Summary: Download: hc-civil-division-2016-... |
| HC: Civil Division (Uganda) | Amuron v Law Development Centre (MISCELLANEOUS CAUSE No. 042 OF 2016) [2016] UGHCCD 110 (5 December 2016); | [2016] UGHCCD 110 | 05 Dec 2016 | Flynote: HR Have his cause heard (fair trial) Search Summary: Download: hc-civil-division-2016-... |
| HC: Civil Division (Uganda) | Eberuku v Moyo District Local Government (MISCELLANEOUS APPLICATION No. 0005 OF 2016) [2016] UGHCCD 120 (8 December 2016); | [2016] UGHCCD 120 | 08 Dec 2016 | Flynote: HR Equality before the law and equal protection of the law Have his cause heard (fair... |
| HC: Civil Division (Uganda) | The Board of Governors Nabbi Town S.S.S v Jaker Food Stores Limited (MISCELLANEOUS CIVIL APPLICATION No. 0062 OF 2016) [2016] UGHCCD 122 (8 December 2016); | [2016] UGHCCD 122 | 08 Dec 2016 | Flynote: HR Have his cause heard (fair trial) Search Summary: Download: hc-civil-division-2016-... |
| HC: Civil Division (Uganda) | Kapchorwa District Local Government v Muzungu (HCT-04-CV-CR-0016-2015) [2016] UGHCCD 99 (27 October 2016); | [2016] UGHCCD 99 | 27 Oct 2016 | Flynote: HR Have his cause heard (fair trial) Search Summary: Download: hc-civil-division-2016-... |
| HC: Civil Division (Uganda) | Mugisha v Attorney General & 2 Ors (MISC. CAUSE NO. 37 OF 2015) [2016] UGHCCD 127 (24 December 2016); | [2016] UGHCCD 127 | 24 Dec 2016 | Flynote: HR Equality before the law and equal protection of the law Search Summary: Download: ... |
| HC: Civil Division (Uganda) | Dott Services Ltd & Anor v Attorney General (MISCELLANEOUS CAUSE NO. 137 OF 2016) [2016] UGHCCD 130 (21 December 2016); | [2016] UGHCCD 130 | 21 Dec 2016 | Flynote: HR Have his cause heard (fair trial) Equality before the law and equal protection of the... |
| Constitutional Court | Ramkalawan v Electoral Commission and Ors (Election non-compliance and illegal practices) (CP 01/2016) [2016] SCCC 11 (31 May 2016); | 31 May 2016 | HR Democracy [2016] SCCC 11.docx IN THE CONSTITUTIONAL COURT OF SEYCHELLES (Corum: Twomey CJ,... | |
| Constitutional Court | Ramkalawan v Electoral Commission and Ors (Valid votes) (CP 07/2015) [2016] SCCC 10 (31 May 2016); | 31 May 2016 | HR Democracy [2016] SCCC 10.docx IN THE CONSTITUTIONAL COURT OF SEYCHELLES [Corum: Twomey CJ,... | |
| Court of Appeal | Ramkalawan v Electoral Commission & Ors (SCA CP 01/2016) [2016] SCCA 17 (12 August 2016); | 12 Aug 2016 | HR Democracy Ramkalawan v Electoral Com&Ors [2016] SCCA 17-Fernando.compressed.pdf Wavel... | |
| Court of Appeal | Ramkalawan v Electoral Commission & Ors (SCA CP1/2016 b) [2016] SCCA 27 (08 December 2016); | 08 Dec 2016 | Democracy Participate in government HR Wavel Ramkalawan v Elec Com. & Ors-(B)Domah JA.docx IN... | |
| Court of Appeal | Ramkalawan v Electoral Commission & Ors (SCA CP 01/2016) [2016] SCCA 28 (09 December 2016); | 09 Dec 2016 | HR Democracy Wavel Ramkalawan v Elec Com. & Ors(C)Domah JA.docx IN THE SEYCHELLES COURT OF... | |
| Constitutional Court | Ramkalawan v Electoral Commission & Ors (Applic. to remove 3rd Respondent) (MA 13/2016 arising in CC 01/2016) [2016] SCCC 3 (15 February 2016); | 15 Feb 2016 | HR Democracy [2016] SCCC 3 SCANNED.pdf [2016] SCCC 3.docx IN THE CONSTITUTIONAL COURT OF... | |
| Constitutional Court | Ramkalawan v Electoral Commission & Ors (Applic. to call 2nd Respondent on personal answers) (MA 30/2016 (arising in CC 01/2016)) [2016] SCCC 5 (18 February 2016); | 18 Feb 2016 | HR Democracy [2016] SCCC 05.docx IN THE CONSTITUTIONAL COURT OF SEYCHELLES Civil Side: MA 30/2016... | |
| Constitutional Court | Ramkalawan v Electoral Commission & Ors (Plea in limine) (CP 01/2016) [2016] SCCC 4 (18 February 2016); | 18 Feb 2016 | HR Democracy [2016] SCCC 04.docx IN THE CONSTITUTIONAL COURT OF SEYCHELLES CP 01/2016 [2016]... | |
| Constitutional Court | Ramkalawan v Electoral Commission & Ors (Applic. for stay of execution) (MA 163/16 Arising from CP01/2016) [2016] SCCC 12 (14 June 2016); | 14 Jun 2016 | HR Democracy [2016] SCCC 12.docx [2016] SCCC 12 SCANNED.pdf IN THE CONSTITUTIONAL COURT OF... | |
| Constitutional Court | Ramkalawan v Electoral Commission & Ors (Applic. for stay of execution) (MA 164/16 Arising from CP01/2016) [2016] SCCC 13 (14 June 2016); | 14 Jun 2016 | HR Democracy [2016] SCCC 13 SCANNED.pdf [2016] SCCC 13.docx IN THE CONSTITUTIONAL COURT OF... | |
| Constitutional Court | Savy & Ors arising in Ramkalawan v Electoral Commission & Ors (CP 01/2016) [2016] SCCC 17 (06 September 2016); | 06 Sep 2016 | HR Democracy [2016] SCCC 17.docx IN THE CONSTITUTIONAL COURT OF SEYCHELLES [Corum: Twomey CJ,... | |
| Supreme Court | Linyon Demokratik Seselwa v Electoral Commission (MC 59/2016) [2016] SCSC 579 (01 August 2016); | 01 Aug 2016 | HR Democracy [2016] SCSC 579- scanned_0.pdf 31 July 2016 | |
| Supreme Court | Linyon Demokratik Seselwa v Electoral Commission (MA 258/2016 arising in MC 87/2016) [2016] SCSC 597 (17 August 2016); | 17 Aug 2016 | HR Democracy [2016] SCSC 597.docx KB IN THE SUPREME COURT OF SEYCHELLES Civil Side: MA 258 /20 16... | |
| Supreme Court | Linyon Demokratik Seselwa v Electoral Commission (MA 257/2016 arising in MC 86/2016) [2016] SCSC 598 (17 August 2016); | 17 Aug 2016 | HR Democracy [2016] SCSC 598.docx IN THE SUPREME COURT OF SEYCHELLES Civil Side: MA 257 /20 16 (... |