nyambura v attorney general of republic of uganda and others reference 11 of 2011 2014 eacj 1 24 february 2014
The Reference was filed outside the two-month limitation period prescribed by Article 30(2) of the Treaty. The Applicant was aware of the acts complained of by 18 September 2010 but filed the Reference on 30 December 2011. The Court has no jurisdiction to extend or waive the limitation period. Consequently, the Reference is time-barred and must be dismissed.
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- Jurisdiction of eacj
- Time limitation under treaty
- Interpretation of treaty provisions
- State obligations under eac treaty
- Human rights violations
- Role of lawyers