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The potential successes and weaknesses of the African Court of Human Rights
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Public International Law Assessment: Critically evaluate the prospects of the African Court of Human Rights becoming a functional and influential judicial body. (Word Limit 2500) The establishment of an African Court of Human and People's Rights (ACHPR) is a landmark moment in international human rights law. With the recent election of judges to its first bench, there is a growing anticipation for its impact on a continent with a dismal record in human rights violations. However, critics are mindful of the potential barriers to success. In order to assess whether the new ACHPR will become a functional and influential in judicial body, I intend to examine the essential features of the Court and their weaknesses with appropriate references to the ACHPR's European and Inter-American counterparts. (i) Jurisdiction and Accessibility The answer to the question of whether the Africa court can be functional and influential depends largely on its jurisdiction because it...
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