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African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights (Banjul Charter) 1981, para. 1
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- [Communications relating to Human and Peoples’ rights referred to in Article 55 received by the Commission, shall be considered if they:] Indicate their authors even if the latter requests anonymity,
- Body
- Organization of African Unity
- Document type
- Regional treaty
- Topic(s)
- Civil & Political Rights
- Equality & Inclusion
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- N.A.
- Year
- 1981
Paragraph
African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights (Banjul Charter) 1981, para. 1
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- All measures taken within the provisions of the present Chapter shall remain confidential until the Assembly of Heads of State and Government shall otherwise decide.
- Body
- Organization of African Unity
- Document type
- Regional treaty
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- N.A.
- Year
- 1981
Paragraph
African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights (Banjul Charter) 1981, para. 1
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- The present Charter shall be open to signature, ratification or adherence of the Member States of the Organisation of African Unity.
- Body
- Organization of African Unity
- Document type
- Regional treaty
- Topic(s)
- Equality & Inclusion
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- N.A.
- Year
- 1981
Paragraph
African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights (Banjul Charter) 1981, para. 1
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- After the coming into force of the present Charter, members of the Commission shall be elected in accordance with the relevant Articles of the present Charter.
- Body
- Organization of African Unity
- Document type
- Regional treaty
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- N.A.
- Year
- 1981
Paragraph
African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights (Banjul Charter) 1981, para. 1
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- In case of death or resignation of a member of the Commission, the Chairman of the Commission shall immediately inform the Secretary General of the Organisation of African Unity, who shall declare the seat vacant from the date of death or from the date on which the resignation takes effect.
- Body
- Organization of African Unity
- Document type
- Regional treaty
- Topic(s)
- Equality & Inclusion
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- N.A.
- Year
- 1981
Paragraph
African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights (Banjul Charter) 1981, para. 1
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- Before each Session, the Secretary of the Commission shall make a list of the Communications other than those of State Parties to the present Charter and transmit them to Members of the Commission, who shall indicate which Communications should be considered by the Commission.
- Body
- Organization of African Unity
- Document type
- Regional treaty
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- N.A.
- Year
- 1981
Paragraph
African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights (Banjul Charter) 1981, para. 1
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- The Commission shall elect its Chairman and Vice Chairman for a two-year period. They shall be eligible for re-election.
- Body
- Organization of African Unity
- Document type
- Regional treaty
- Topic(s)
- Equality & Inclusion
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- N.A.
- Year
- 1981
Paragraph
African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights (Banjul Charter) 1981, para. 1
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- The Secretary General of he Organisation of African Unity shall invite State Parties to the present Charter at least four months before the elections to nominate candidates;
- Body
- Organization of African Unity
- Document type
- Regional treaty
- Topic(s)
- Equality & Inclusion
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- N.A.
- Year
- 1981
Paragraph
African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights (Banjul Charter) 1981, para. 1b
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- [The functions of the Commission shall be:] [To promote human and peoples’ rights and in particular:] to formulae and lay down, principles and rules aimed at solving legal problems relating to human and peoples’ rights and fundamental freedoms upon which African Governments may base their legislation.
- Body
- Organization of African Unity
- Document type
- Regional treaty
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- N.A.
- Year
- 1981
Paragraph
African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights (Banjul Charter) 1981, para. 2
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- A Communication shall be considered by the Commission if a simple majority of its members so decide.
- Body
- Organization of African Unity
- Document type
- Regional treaty
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- N.A.
- Year
- 1981
Paragraph
African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights (Banjul Charter) 1981, para. 2
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- However the report shall be published by the Chairman of the Commission upon the decision of he Assembly of Heads of State and Government.
- Body
- Organization of African Unity
- Document type
- Regional treaty
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- N.A.
- Year
- 1981
Paragraph
African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights (Banjul Charter) 1981, para. 2
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- The instruments of ratification or adherence to the present Charter shall be deposited with the Secretary General of the Organisation of African Unity.
- Body
- Organization of African Unity
- Document type
- Regional treaty
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- N.A.
- Year
- 1981
Paragraph
African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights (Banjul Charter) 1981, para. 2
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- The Assembly of Heads of State and Government may then request the Commission to undertake an in-depth study of these cases and make a factual report, accompanied by its finding and recommendations.
- Body
- Organization of African Unity
- Document type
- Regional treaty
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- N.A.
- Year
- 1981
Paragraph
African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights (Banjul Charter) 1981, para. 2
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- The Commission shall lay down its rules of procedure.
- Body
- Organization of African Unity
- Document type
- Regional treaty
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- All
- N.A.
- Year
- 1981
Paragraph
African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights (Banjul Charter) 1981, para. 2
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- The Secretary General of the Organisation of African Unity shall convene the first meeting of the Commission at the Headquarters of the Organisation within three months of the constitution of the Commission. Thereafter, the Commission shall be convened by its Chairman whenever necessary but at least once a year.
- Body
- Organization of African Unity
- Document type
- Regional treaty
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- N.A.
- Year
- 1981
Paragraph
African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights (Banjul Charter) 1981, para. 2
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- If, in the unanimous opinion of other members of the Commission, a member has stopped discharging his dutiesfor any reason other than a temporary absence, the Chairman of the Commission shall inform the Secretary General of the Organisation of African Unity, who shall then declare the seat vacant.
- Body
- Organization of African Unity
- Document type
- Regional treaty
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- All
- N.A.
- Year
- 1981
Paragraph
African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights (Banjul Charter) 1981, para. 2
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- When the Commission is considering the matter, States concerned may be represented before it and submit written or oral representation.
- Body
- Organization of African Unity
- Document type
- Regional treaty
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- N.A.
- Year
- 1981
Paragraph
African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights (Banjul Charter) 1981, para. 2
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- [Communications relating to Human and Peoples’ rights referred to in Article 55 received by the Commission, shall be considered if they:] Are compatible with the Charter of the Organisation of Afri- can Unity or with the present Charter,
- Body
- Organization of African Unity
- Document type
- Regional treaty
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- N.A.
- Year
- 1981
Paragraph
African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights (Banjul Charter) 1981, para. 3
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- [The individual shall also have the duty:] Not to compromise the security of the State whose national or resident he is;
- Body
- Organization of African Unity
- Document type
- Regional treaty
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- N.A.
- Year
- 1981
Paragraph
African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights (Banjul Charter) 1981, para. 3
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- A case of emergency duly noticed by the Commission shall be submitted by the latter to the Chairman of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government who may request an in-depth study.
- Body
- Organization of African Unity
- Document type
- Regional treaty
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Humanitarian
- Person(s) affected
- N.A.
- Year
- 1981
Paragraph
African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights (Banjul Charter) 1981, para. 3
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- The report on the activities of the Commission shall be published by its Chairman after it has been considered by the Assembly of Heads of State and Government.
- Body
- Organization of African Unity
- Document type
- Regional treaty
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- N.A.
- Year
- 1981
Paragraph
African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights (Banjul Charter) 1981, para. 3
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- Seven members shall form the quorum.
- Body
- Organization of African Unity
- Document type
- Regional treaty
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- All
- N.A.
- Year
- 1981
Paragraph
African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights (Banjul Charter) 1981, para. 3
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- [Communications relating to Human and Peoples’ rights referred to in Article 55 received by the Commission, shall be considered if they:] Are not written in disparaging or insulting language directed against the State concerned and its institutions or to the Organisation of African Unity,
- Body
- Organization of African Unity
- Document type
- Regional treaty
- Topic(s)
- Equality & Inclusion
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- N.A.
- Year
- 1981
Paragraph
African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights (Banjul Charter) 1981, para. 3
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- The present Charter shall come into force three months after the reception by the Secretary General of the instruments of ratification or adherence of a simple majority of the Member States of the Organisation of African Unity.
- Body
- Organization of African Unity
- Document type
- Regional treaty
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- N.A.
- Year
- 1981
Paragraph
African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights (Banjul Charter) 1981, para. 3
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- In each of the cases anticipated above, the Assembly of Heads of State and Government shall replace the member whose seat became vacant for the remaining period of his term, unless the period is less than six months.
- Body
- Organization of African Unity
- Document type
- Regional treaty
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- N.A.
- Year
- 1981
Paragraph
African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights (Banjul Charter) 1981, para. 3
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- [The functions of the Commission shall be:] Interpret all the provisions of the present Charter at the request of a State Party, an institution of the OAU or an African Organisation recognised by the OAU.
- Body
- Organization of African Unity
- Document type
- Regional treaty
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- N.A.
- Year
- 1981
Paragraph
African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights (Banjul Charter) 1981, para. 4
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- [Communications relating to Human and Peoples’ rights referred to in Article 55 received by the Commission, shall be considered if they:] Are not based exclusively on news disseminated through the mass media,
- Body
- Organization of African Unity
- Document type
- Regional treaty
- Topic(s)
- Equality & Inclusion
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- N.A.
- Year
- 1981
Paragraph
African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights (Banjul Charter) 1981, para. 4
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- [The functions of the Commission shall be:] Perform any other tasks which may be entrusted to it by the Assembly of Heads of State and Government.
- Body
- Organization of African Unity
- Document type
- Regional treaty
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- N.A.
- Year
- 1981
Paragraph
African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights (Banjul Charter) 1981, para. 5
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- [Communications relating to Human and Peoples’ rights referred to in Article 55 received by the Commission, shall be considered if they:] Are sent after exhausting local remedies, if any, unless it is obvious that this procedure is unduly prolonged,
- Body
- Organization of African Unity
- Document type
- Regional treaty
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- N.A.
- Year
- 1981
Paragraph
African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights (Banjul Charter) 1981, para. 6
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- [Communications relating to Human and Peoples’ rights referred to in Article 55 received by the Commission, shall be considered if they:] Are submitted within a reasonable period from the time local remedies are exhausted or from the date the Commission is seized with the matter, and
- Body
- Organization of African Unity
- Document type
- Regional treaty
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- N.A.
- Year
- 1981
Paragraph