005046
On jurisdiction
Unanimously:
i.
Dismisses the objections on the jurisdiction of the Court;
il.
Declares that it has jurisdiction.
On admissibility
By a majority of Eight (8) for and one (1) against, Judge Suzanne MENGUE
iii.
Dismisses the objections on the admissibility of the Application:
iv.
Declares that the Application is admissible.
dissenting:
On merits
Unanimously:
v.
Finds that the Respondent State has not violated Article 2 of the Charter on
the right to non-discrimination;
vi.
Finds that the Respondent State has not violated Article 3 of the Charter on
equality before the law and equal protection of the law.
vii.
Finds that the Respondent State has not violated Article 7 (1) of the Charter
on the right to have one's cause heard by a competent tribunal.
viii.
Finds that the Respondent
Charter
State
has
on the right to be tried by an
not violated Article 7 (1) (d) of the
impartial tribunal
composition of the Review Bench of the Supreme Court.
in respect to the