order to make him confess his guilt. He also alleges that he was denied medical
care while in custody.
132.
According to the Applicant, such treatment constitutes a violation of Article 5 of
the Charter.
133. The Respondent State did not respond to this allegation.
134. The Court notes that Article 5 of the Charter provides that:
Every individual shall have the right to the respect of the dignity inherent
in a
human being and to the recognition of his legal status. All forms of exploitation and
degradation of man,
particularly slavery, slave trade, torture, cruel, inhuman or
degrading punishment and treatment shall be prohibited.
135. The Court recalls its position that “General statements to the effect that his right
has been violated are not enough.*° More concrete evidence is required”. In the
instant case,
the Applicant
has
not
provided
evidence
in support
of this
allegation.
136. Accordingly, the Court finds that the Respondent State has not violated Article
5 of the Charter.
Vill.
REPARATIONS
137. Article 27(1) of the Protocol provides that: "If the Court finds that there has been
violation of human or peoples’ rights, it shall make appropriate orders to remedy
the violation including the payment of fair compensation or reparation”.
88Alex Thomas v. United Republic of Tanzania (merits), § 140.
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