International Pen v Chad (Communication 55 of 1991) [1995] ACHPR 8 (22 March 1995)

The Commission closed the case because the communication was withdrawn following the release or death of the prisoner concerned, making further consideration unnecessary.

Citation: [1995] ACHPR 8
Parties: Applicant: INTERNATIONAL PEN; Respondent: CHAD
Court: African Commission on Human and Peoples Rights
Jurisdiction: Ghana
Judgment Date: 22 March 1995
Case Number: Communication 55 of 1991
Procedural Posture: Communication / Final Decision
Outcome: case closed
Legal Topics: False Imprisonment, Release of Prisoner
Source Language: English

Human Rights False Imprisonment Release of Prisoner

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Parties

INTERNATIONAL PEN

Applicant

CHAD

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Communication / Final Decision

Legal Issues

1 Whether the alleged false imprisonment violated the African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights

Ratio Decidendi

The Commission closed the case because the communication was withdrawn following the release or death of the prisoner concerned, making further consideration unnecessary.

Court Disposition

case closed

Orders

The case is closed following withdrawal of the communication due to release or death of the prisoner.