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Human rights law ustadh c republique unie de tanzanie requete n 0262015 2021 afchpr 5 2 decembre 2021

ustadh c republique unie de tanzanie requete n 0262015 2021 afchpr 5 2 decembre 2021

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TANZLII

The Court found that the applicant's right to free legal assistance was violated as he faced a serious charge with a severe penalty and was indigent, and the state failed to provide legal aid. However, the Court found no violation regarding the fairness of the appellate and revision proceedings or the exhaustion of domestic remedies.

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  • Right to fair trial
  • Legal aid
  • Exhaustion of domestic remedies
  • Judicial review
  • Compensation for moral damage
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Human rights law onyachi and another c republique unie de tanzanie requete n0032015 2021 afchpr 24 30 septembre 2021

onyachi and another c republique unie de tanzanie requete n0032015 2021 afchpr 24 30 septembre 2021

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TANZLII

The applicants failed to provide sufficient evidence of material damages or a causal link between the violations and the alleged losses, so pecuniary compensation for material damages and for indirect victims is denied. However, the violations of liberty and fair trial rights justify moral damages, which are presumed and compensated on an equitable basis. The applicants are each awarded 5,000,000 Tanzanian shillings for moral damages. The Court also orders their release as the most proportionate remedy for the violations established. Claims for legal costs and other expenses are denied due to…

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  • Right to liberty
  • Right to security
  • Right to fair trial
  • Right to legal representation
  • Reparations
  • Compensation for moral damage
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