Nganyi and Others v. United Republic of Tanzania

Abstract

Human rights — Right to a fair trial — Right to legal aid and representation — Right to be tried within reasonable time — African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights, 1981 — International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, 1966 — Whether Tanzania violating Charter and Covenant

International tribunals — Jurisdiction — Whether African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights having jurisdiction to hear application — Admissibility — Whether application admissible in the Court — Local remedies rule