Burundian Journalists Union v. Attorney-General of the Republic of Burundi

Abstract

Human rights — Right to freedom of press — Right to freedom of expression — Whether provisions of Burundian Law No 1/11 of 4 June 2013 restricting freedom of press and freedom of expression — Democracy

International tribunals — East African Court of Justice — Jurisdiction — Articles 23 and 27(1) of Treaty for the Establishment of the East African Community, 1999 — Precedence of decisions of the East African Court of Justice on interpretation of Treaty

Relationship of international law and municipal law — Treaties — Treaty for the Establishment of the East African Community, 1999 — Interpretation of Treaty — Obligations of States Parties under Articles 6(d) and 7(2) of Treaty — Principles of good governance — Whether Burundian Press Law violating Articles 6(d) and 7(2) of Treaty