zabron c republique unie de tanzanie requete n 0512016 2016 afchpr 54 18 novembre 2016

zabron c republique unie de tanzanie requete n 0512016 2016 afchpr 54 18 novembre 2016

Given the applicant faces the death penalty and the application reveals a situation of extreme gravity and risk of irreparable harm, the Court finds it necessary to order provisional measures to preserve the status quo pending the main decision.

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zabron c republique unie de tanzanie requete n 0512016 2016 afchpr 54 18 novembre 2016
Parties
Applicant: Nzigiyimana Zabron; Respondent: Republique-Unie de Tanzanie
Court
TANZLII
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
1 January 2016
Procedural Posture
Application for Provisional Measures / Interlocutory Order on Provisional Measures
Outcome
Provisional measures granted
Legal Topics
Right to Fair Trial, Death Penalty, Provisional Measures, Judicial Remedies
Source Language
en
Human Rights Law Criminal Law Right to Fair Trial Death Penalty Provisional Measures Judicial Remedies

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Parties

Nzigiyimana Zabron

Applicant

Republique-Unie de Tanzanie

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Application for Provisional Measures / Interlocutory Order on Provisional Measures

  1. 1 Whether the applicant's fundamental rights were violated during trial and appeal
  2. 2 Whether there is a risk of irreparable harm if the death penalty is executed before the main application is decided

Ratio Decidendi

Given the applicant faces the death penalty and the application reveals a situation of extreme gravity and risk of irreparable harm, the Court finds it necessary to order provisional measures to preserve the status quo pending the main decision.

Court Disposition

Provisional measures granted

Orders

  • The Respondent is ordered to stay the execution of the death penalty against the Applicant pending the decision on the main application.
  • The Respondent must report to the Court within sixty (60) days on measures taken to implement this order.