Kalenga v Zambia (Communication 11 of 1988) [1994] ACHPR 5 (27 April 1994)

The matter was resolved through an amicable settlement facilitated by a member of the African Commission, resulting in the applicant's release and closure of the file.

Citation: [1994] ACHPR 5
Parties: Applicant: Henry Kalenga; Respondent: Zambia
Court: African Commission on Human and Peoples Rights
Jurisdiction: Ghana
Judgment Date: 27 April 1994
Case Number: Communication 11 of 1988
Procedural Posture: Communication / Amicable Settlement, File Closed
Outcome: file closed after amicable settlement
Legal Topics: False Imprisonment, Amicable Settlement
Source Language: English

Human Rights Law False Imprisonment Amicable Settlement

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Parties

Henry Kalenga

Applicant

Zambia

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Communication / Amicable Settlement, File Closed

Legal Issues

1 Whether the detention of Henry Kalenga constituted false imprisonment in violation of the African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights

Ratio Decidendi

The matter was resolved through an amicable settlement facilitated by a member of the African Commission, resulting in the applicant's release and closure of the file.

Court Disposition

file closed after amicable settlement