Challenges and lessons in combating contemporary forms of slavery 2013, para. 57

Paragraphe
Paragraph text
At the regional level, courts have also enforced slavery laws. For example, in 2008, Niger - which had criminalized slavery in 2003 - was brought before the Economic Community of West African States Community Court of Justice, which ruled that Niger was responsible for failing to protect 24-year-old Hadijatou Mani from slavery.
Status juridique
Non-negotiated soft law
Organe
Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of slavery, including its causes and consequences
Type de document
Special Procedures' report
Mode d'adoption
N.A.
Thèmes
  • Economic Rights
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Année
2013
Type de paragraphe
Other
Paragraph number
57