2010 Rules of Procedure of the African Court on Human and Peoples' Rights

Rule 14 Ordinary Sessions / Paragraph 1

• Paragraph 1
  The Court shall hold four ordinary sessions per annum, each of which shall last about fifteen days.


• Paragraph 2
  The sessions of the Court shall be convened on the dates set by the Court during its previous session. Under exceptional circumstances, the President may, in consultation with the other Members of the Court, change the dates of a session.


• Paragraph 3
  The invitation letter shall indicate the dates, agenda, duration and venue of the session as well as any other relevant information. The letter shall be sent to the Members of the Court at least thirty (30) calendar days before the session is held.