arab organisation for human rights v egypt communication 244 of 2001 2003 achpr 39 29 may 2003

arab organisation for human rights v egypt communication 244 of 2001 2003 achpr 39 29 may 2003

The Commission did not reach a decision on the merits as the complainant withdrew the communication following the acquittal of the principal accused by the Court of Cassation and requested withdrawal on behalf of all alleged victims.

Citation
arab organisation for human rights v egypt communication 244 of 2001 2003 achpr 39 29 may 2003
Parties
Complainant: Arab Organisation for Human Rights; Respondent: Egypt
Court
ACHPR
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
29 May 2003
Procedural Posture
Communication / Withdrawal Before Admissibility Decision
Outcome
withdrawn
Legal Topics
Right to Fair Trial, Freedom of Expression, Right to Liberty, Right to Effective Remedy
Source Language
English
Human Rights Law Right to Fair Trial Freedom of Expression Right to Liberty Right to Effective Remedy

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Parties

Arab Organisation for Human Rights

Complainant

Egypt

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Communication / Withdrawal Before Admissibility Decision

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the arrest, detention, and trial of the accused violated Articles 5, 6, 7(1)(a-d), and 9(2) of the African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights
  2. 2 Whether the accused were denied fair trial guarantees and effective remedies under domestic law

Ratio Decidendi

The Commission did not reach a decision on the merits as the complainant withdrew the communication following the acquittal of the principal accused by the Court of Cassation and requested withdrawal on behalf of all alleged victims.

Court Disposition

withdrawn

Orders

  • The Commission takes note of the withdrawal and closes the file.