louis v cameroon communication 59 of 1991 1991 achpr 7 1 january 1991

louis v cameroon communication 59 of 1991 1991 achpr 7 1 january 1991

The applicant was denied due process, contrary to Article 7 of the African Charter, and suffered damages.

Citation
louis v cameroon communication 59 of 1991 1991 achpr 7 1 january 1991
Parties
Applicant: Embga Mekongo Louis; Respondent: Cameroon
Court
ACHPR
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
1 January 1991
Procedural Posture
Communication / Decision
Outcome
recommendation
Legal Topics
False Imprisonment, Miscarriage of Justice, Damages, Due Process
Source Language
English
Human Rights False Imprisonment Miscarriage of Justice Damages Due Process

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Parties

Embga Mekongo Louis

Applicant

Cameroon

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Communication / Decision

Legal Issues

  1. 1 false imprisonment
  2. 2 miscarriage of justice
  3. 3 damages

Ratio Decidendi

The applicant was denied due process, contrary to Article 7 of the African Charter, and suffered damages.

Court Disposition

recommendation

Orders

  • Quantum of damages to be determined under the law of Cameroon