penessis c republica unida da tanzania processo no 0132015 2019 afchpr 50 28 novembro 2019

penessis c republica unida da tanzania processo no 0132015 2019 afchpr 50 28 novembro 2019

The applicant established prima facie Tanzanian nationality by birth certificate and testimony. The respondent failed to rebut this with credible evidence. The applicant's continued detention after serving his sentence, and the lack of legal justification for restricting his liberty and movement, constituted...

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penessis c republica unida da tanzania processo no 0132015 2019 afchpr 50 28 novembro 2019
Parties
Applicant: Robert John Penessis; Respondent: República Unida da Tanzânia
Court
TANZLII
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
1 January 2019
Procedural Posture
Human Rights Application / Final Judgment
Outcome
application partially granted
Legal Topics
Nationality, Arbitrary Detention, Freedom of Movement, Right to Liberty, Due Process
Source Language
en
Human Rights Law International Law Nationality Arbitrary Detention Freedom of Movement Right to Liberty Due Process

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Parties

Robert John Penessis

Applicant

República Unida da Tanzânia

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Human Rights Application / Final Judgment

  1. 1 Whether the applicant's right to Tanzanian nationality was violated
  2. 2 Whether the applicant's detention was arbitrary and unlawful
  3. 3 Whether the applicant's right to liberty and freedom of movement was violated

Ratio Decidendi

The applicant established prima facie Tanzanian nationality by birth certificate and testimony. The respondent failed to rebut this with credible evidence. The applicant's continued detention after serving his sentence, and the lack of legal justification for restricting his liberty and movement, constituted violations of Articles 5, 6, and 12 of the African Charter and Article 15 of the UDHR. The state also breached Article 1 by failing to respect and ensure these rights.

Court Disposition

application partially granted

Orders

  • Respondent to pay applicant 10,000,000 Tanzanian shillings for moral damages and 300,000 shillings per month for continued illegal detention after judgment until release.
  • Respondent to pay applicant's mother 5,000,000 Tanzanian shillings for moral damages.