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Kigali, Ruanda, 15 de novembro de 1999. 1 Nota do editor: É provável que a referência ao artigo 24 seja um erro e que o artigo certo seja o artigo 26. 4

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206/97 Centre for Free Speech v Nigeria

ACHPR Decision

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Decision

Keywords

Arbitrary Arrest and Detention
Freedom of Expression / Digital Rights
Freedom of Opinion
Functioning and Independence of the Judiciary
Military Tribunals
Personal Liberty
Personal security
Right to be Heard before a Competent Court
Right to Fair Trial
Right to Work
Transitional Justice

Case Head Notes: The Complainant alleges the unlawful arrest, detention, trial and conviction of four Nigerian journalists,by a military tribunal presided over by one Patrick Aziza.

Country

Nigeria

Outcome: Decided on Merits

Year Decided: Nov 15, 1999

Rights Alleged to be Violated (ACHPR Provisions)

ACHPR 7: Right to Fair Trial
ACHPR 24: Right to a General Satisfactory Environment
ACHPR 6 : Right to Personal Liberty and Protection from Arbitrary Arrest

Rights Violated (ACHPR Provisions)

ACHPR 26 : Duty to Guarantee Independence of Courts
ACHPR 6 : Right to Personal Liberty and Protection from Arbitrary Arrest
ACHPR 7.1.a: Right to Sue for Remedy before a Competent Tribunal

Rights Not Violated (ACHPR Provisions)

ACHPR 6 : Right to Personal Liberty and Protection from Arbitrary Arrest
ACHPR 7.1.a: Right to Sue for Remedy before a Competent Tribunal
ACHPR 7.1.c: Right to Defence

Duration of Procedure

Jul 14, 1997 ~ Nov 15, 1999

Country Geolocation

Latitude: 9.081999

Longitude: 8.675277

Country Geolocation (linked ACHPR Decision): Nigeria

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206-97 Centre for Free Speech v Nigeria.pdf
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