Author: Jean
Published:
17
Jan
1996
Legislation
Cameroon
Author: Suraj
Published:
17
Jan
1996
Legislation
Equatorial Guinea
Author: Suraj
Published:
08
Oct
1995
Constitution of the 8th of October 1995
Legislation
Uganda
Author: Suraj
Published:
18
Sep
1995
As adopted on 15 May 1982 and 18 September 1995
Legislation
Comoros
Author: Jean
Published:
10
Jul
1995
(i) Where any trial is unreasonably delayed through no fault or strategem of the accused, the arrested person must be released on what one might call "constitutional bail". Such bail is available and clearly overrides any prohibitions in the lesser laws so that Article 13(3) would apply to any unreasonably delayed case, whatever the charge and whatever s.43 of the Act., or s.123 of the C.P.C. or any other similar law may say (ii) There is nothing in the Constitution which invalidates a law imposing a total prohibition on the release on bail of a person reasonably suspected of having committed a criminal offence, provided that he is brought to trial within a reasonable time after he has been arrested and detained (iii) Before the stage when a trial becomes unreasonably delayed, it is constitutionally permissible to authorise deprivation of liberty, if authorised by law, and without making any provision for bail under any circumstances
Zambia
Case law
Author: Suraj
Published:
05
Jan
1995
5th of January 1995
Djibouti
Legislation
Author: Suraj
Published:
05
Jan
1995
5th of January 1995
Djibouti
Legislation
Author: Jean
Published:
07
Dec
1994
Unofficial English Version
Legislation
Author: Jean
Published:
08
Nov
1994
This Security Council resolution establishes an International Tribunal for Rwanda and contains its Statute.
Rwanda
Research
Author: Jean
Published:
18
May
1994
The people of Malawi, recognizing the sanctity of human life and the unity of all mankind; guided by their private consciences and collective wisdom; seeking to guarantee the welfare and development of all the people of Malawi, national harmony and peaceful international relations; desirous of creating a constitutional order in the Republic of Malawi based on the need for an open, democratic and accountable government: HEREBY adopt the following as the Constitution of the Republic of Malawi:
Legislation
Malawi
Author: Suraj
Published:
08
Jun
1993
Seychelles
Legislation
Author: Jean
Published:
17
May
1993
Legislation
Burkina Faso
Author: Jean
Published:
24
Mar
1993
Lesotho
Legislation
Author: Suraj
Published:
04
Sep
1992
Djibouti
Legislation
Author: Suraj
Published:
13
Jan
1992
Legislation
Ghana
Author: Jean
Published:
11
Jan
1992
The Constitution of Mali in French.
Legislation
Mali
Author: Jean
Published:
25
Mar
1991
Legislation
Gabon
Author: Jean
Published:
01
Dec
1990
Adopted at the referendum of 2 December 1990
Legislation
Benin
International legal instrument
Author: Jean
Published:
21
Mar
1990
Legislation
Namibia
Author: Jean
Published:
15
Dec
1989
Adopted and proclaimed by General Assembly resolution 44/128 of 15 December 1989
International legal instrument
Legislation
Author: Suraj
Published:
23
Jun
1988
Tanzania
Legislation
Criminal procedure
International legal instrument
Author: Jean
Published:
26
Jun
1987
Adopted and opened for signature, ratification and accession by General Assembly resolution 39/46 of 10 December 1984 entry into force 26 June 1987, in accordance with article 27 (1)
International legal instrument
Legislation
Torture
Author: Jean
Published:
25
Sep
1986
... the power of detention under section 14(1) of the Immigration Act (Cap. 25:04) (1973 Rev.) is limited to such period as may be necessary for the completion of arrangements to remove a person detained from Botswana. In the circumstances of the instant case the court could not hold that detention from the first half of May 1986 to 15 August 1986 was reasonably necessary to make arrangements to effect the removal of the applicant from Botswana. The writ de homine libero exhibendo would therefore issue.
Case law
Botswana
Author: Suraj
Published:
15
Aug
1985
19th of April 1985
Tanzania
Legislation
Criminal procedure
Author: Suraj
Published:
09
Jul
1983
Ordinance 83-162 of 9 July 1983 - The introduction of a Penal Code (Ordonnance 83-162 du 9 juillet 1983 portant institution d’un Code Pénal)
Mauritania
Criminal code
Legislation
Author: calitz
Published:
27
Jun
1981
Adopted 27 June 1981, OAU Doc. CAB/LEG/67/3 rev. 5, 21 I.L.M. 58 (1982), entered into force 21 October 1986
International legal instrument
African Commission
Legislation
Human and Peoples Rights
Author: Jean
Published:
12
May
1977
These rules seek to set out what is generally accepted as being good principle and practice in the treatment of prisoners and the management of institutions. They represent the minimum conditions which are accepted as suitable by the United Nations.
International legal instrument
Legislation
Conditions
Prisons
Author: Suraj
Published:
13
Apr
1970
Legislation
Comoros
Africa’s prisons are a long-standing concern for rights defenders given the prevalence of rights abuses, overcrowding, poor conditions of detention and the extent to which the criminal justice system is used to target the poor. The paper surveys 24 southern and east African countries within the context of COVID-19. Between 5 March and 15 April 2020 COVID-19 had spread to 23 southern and east African countries, except Lesotho. The overwhelming majority of these countries imposed general restrictions on their populations from March 2020 and nearly all restricted visits to prisons to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. The pandemic and government responses demonstrated the importance of reliable and up to date data on the prison population, and any confined population, as it became evident that such information is sorely lacking. The World Health Organization recommended the release of prisoners to ease congestion, a step supported by the UN Subcommittee on Prevention of Torture. However, the lack of data and the particular African context pose some questions about the desirability of such a move. The curtailment of prison visits by external persons also did away with independent oversight even in states parties to the Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture (OPCAT). In the case of South Africa, prison monitors were not listed in the ensuing legislation as part of essential services and thus were excluded from access to prisons. In the case of Mozambique, it was funding being placed on hold by the donor community that prevented the Human Rights Commission from visiting prisons. The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted long-standing systemic problems in Africa’s prisons. Yet African states have remained remarkably reluctant to engage in prison reform, despite the fact that poorly managed prisons pose a significant threat to general public health care.
ACJR Publication
COVID-19
Prison
Africa
Government departments use annual reports to report on their performance against set objectives stated in their Annual Performance Plans (APP) and the Medium-Term Expenditure Frameworks (MTEF). Annual reports also serve the function of promoting accountability and transparency which should improve trust and confidence in government’s ability to deliver on services. It is especially for civil society organisations that annual reports can be invaluable when holding government accountable. There are, however, certain challenges that readers of annual reports encounter, most notably the fact that annual reports are generally long and complex. Furthermore, the issue of erroneous and intermittent reporting is cause of concern when it comes to analysing an annual report. This fact sheet serves as a guide on how to read government department annual reports and highlights key issues to consider.
ACJR Publication
Fact Sheet
Government
Annual Report
Government departments use annual reports to report on their performance against set objectives stated in their Annual Performance Plans (APP) and the Medium-Term Expenditure Frameworks (MTEF). Annual reports also serve the function of promoting accountability and transparency which should improve trust and confidence in government’s ability to deliver on services. It is especially for civil society organisations that annual reports can be invaluable when holding government accountable. There are, however, certain challenges that readers of annual reports encounter, most notably the fact that annual reports are generally long and complex. Furthermore, the issue of erroneous and intermittent reporting is cause of concern when it comes to analysing an annual report. This fact sheet serves as a guide on how to read government department annual reports and highlights key issues to consider.
ACJR Publication
Fact Sheet
This presentation was made at the Webinar on the prosecution of corruption in municipalities with Advocate Barry Madolo (NPA) on 14 June 2022
Presentation
NPA
Africa’s prisons are a long-standing concern for rights defenders given the prevalence of rights abuses, overcrowding, poor conditions of detention and the extent to which the criminal justice system is used to target the poor. The paper surveys 24 southern and east African countries within the context of COVID-19. Between 5 March and 15 April 2020 COVID-19 had spread to 23 southern and east African countries, except Lesotho. The overwhelming majority of these countries imposed general restrictions on their populations from March 2020 and nearly all restricted visits to prisons to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. The pandemic and government responses demonstrated the importance of reliable and up to date data on the prison population, and any confined population, as it became evident that such information is sorely lacking. The World Health Organization recommended the release of prisoners to ease congestion, a step supported by the UN Subcommittee on Prevention of Torture. However, the lack of data and the particular African context pose some questions about the desirability of such a move. The curtailment of prison visits by external persons also did away with independent oversight even in states parties to the Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture (OPCAT). In the case of South Africa, prison monitors were not listed in the ensuing legislation as part of essential services and thus were excluded from access to prisons. In the case of Mozambique, it was funding being placed on hold by the donor community that prevented the Human Rights Commission from visiting prisons. The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted long-standing systemic problems in Africa’s prisons. Yet African states have remained remarkably reluctant to engage in prison reform, despite the fact that poorly managed prisons pose a significant threat to general public health care.
ACJR Publication
Africa
Prison
COVID-19
Author: Jean
Published:
01
Feb
1968
Legislation
Malawi
Author: Jean
Published:
10
Jul
1967
Legislation
Malawi
Author: Jean
Published:
11
Jun
1967
Legislation
Cameroon
Author: Suraj
Published:
11
Apr
1967
Legislation
Equatorial Guinea
Author: Jean
Published:
30
Sep
1966
Legislation
Botswana
Author: Jean
Published:
12
Apr
1965
An Act to establish a Council of Legal Education and to provide for its functions and responsibilities; to establish criteria for the admission of persons to practise before the courts of Malawi as legal practitioners, and to provide for the professional discipline of legal practitioners; to establish the Malawi Law Society as a body corporate and to make provision for its objects and membership; to make comprehensive provision in relation to notaries public and for matters incidental thereto and connected therewith.
Legislation
Malawi
Author: Jean
Published:
10
Jun
1964
Legislation
Botswana
Author: Jean
Published:
25
Apr
1964
Tanzania
Legislation
Author: Suraj
Published:
13
Apr
1963
Legislation
Equatorial Guinea
Author: Jean
Published:
26
Nov
1962
Dahir N° 1-59-413 Du 28 Joumada II 1382 (26 Novembre 1962) Portant Approbation du Texte du Code Pénal
Morocco
Legislation
Author: Suraj
Published:
02
Nov
1961
Legislation
Ethiopia
International legal instrument
Author: Suraj
Published:
23
Jul
1957
Legislation
Ethiopia
Author: Suraj
Published:
15
Jun
1950
Commencement: 15th June 1950 (as amended to date)
Legislation
Uganda
Author: Suraj
Published:
15
Jun
1950
Commencement 15th June 1950 (as amended to date)
Legislation
Uganda
Author: Jean
Published:
10
Dec
1948
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) is a milestone in the history of human rights. The Declaration was proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly in Paris on 10 December 1948, General Assembly resolution 217 A (III) as a common standard of achievements for all peoples and all nations.
International legal instrument
Legislation
Author: Jean
Published:
01
Jun
1945
Nigeria
Legislation
Author: Jean
Published:
01
Jan
1939
Legislation
Botswana
Author: Jean
Published:
01
Apr
1930
An Act to establish a Code of Criminal Law
Legislation
Malawi