union trade centre v attorney general of the republic of rwanda reference 10 of 2013 2020 eacj 14 26 november 2020
The Respondent State's actions of taking over and auctioning the UTC mall were illegal, violated Treaty principles of rule of law, accountability, transparency, and property rights, and are attributable to the State under international law. The Reference was not time-barred, the Applicant had locus standi, and the Respondent was properly sued. Restitution was impossible, so compensation and accountability for proceeds were ordered.
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- State responsibility
- Rule of law
- Property rights
- Treaty interpretation
- Corporate locus standi
- Due process