interights v egypt communication 261 of 2002 2003 achpr 44 29 may 2003

interights v egypt communication 261 of 2002 2003 achpr 44 29 may 2003

The African Commission did not make a substantive determination as the complainant withdrew the communication before admissibility was decided.

Citation
interights v egypt communication 261 of 2002 2003 achpr 44 29 may 2003
Parties
Complainant: Interights et al; Respondent State: Egypt
Court
ACHPR
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
29 May 2003
Procedural Posture
Communication (human Rights Complaint) / Withdrawal Before Admissibility Decision
Outcome
Communication withdrawn and file closed
Legal Topics
Right to Fair Trial, Freedom of Expression, Right to Appeal, Effective Remedy, Pre Trial Rights
Source Language
English
Human Rights Law Right to Fair Trial Freedom of Expression Right to Appeal Effective Remedy Pre Trial Rights

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Parties

Interights et al

Complainant

Egypt

Respondent State

Procedural Posture

Communication (human Rights Complaint) / Withdrawal Before Admissibility Decision

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the Respondent State violated the rights of the accused under the African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights, including fair trial, freedom of expression, and effective remedies

Ratio Decidendi

The African Commission did not make a substantive determination as the complainant withdrew the communication before admissibility was decided.

Court Disposition

Communication withdrawn and file closed

Orders

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