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Africa's new human rights court : whistling in the wind?

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This briefing paper examines the establishment of the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights and questions its effectiveness in addressing widespread human rights violations across the continent. It discusses the Court’s legal foundation, mandate, and relationship with the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights, while highlighting structural and political challenges that hinder its authority. The paper analyzes issues such as state compliance, limited jurisdiction, and lack of enforcement mechanisms, which raise doubts about the Court’s potential to deliver justice. By evaluating both opportunities and limitations, the briefing argues that without stronger political will and institutional reforms, the Court risks becoming a symbolic gesture rather than a transformative instrument for human rights protection in Africa.

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KP.III 0001

341 SCE A

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341 SCE A

Publisher

: Chatham House., 2009

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15 hlm; 27 cm

Language

English

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341

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Briefing Paper

Subject(s)

Human rights
Justice
State compliance

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