Case Number | REFERENCE NO. 7 OF 2014 |
Summary | This is a Reference filed by the East African Law Society (hereinafter referred to as the “Applicant”), which is the apex regional Bar Association of East Africa registered as a Company Limited by Guarantee in Kenya, Rwanda and Uganda. Its address for service, for the purpose of this Reference is No. 6, Corridor Area, Arusha, P.O Box number 6240 Arusha, in the United Republic of Tanzania. |
Respondent | Secretary General of the East African Community |
Complainant | East African Law Society |
Date filed | April 28, 2014 |
Countries | East African Community |
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Treaty Article |
First Instance Judgment
Verdict | In light of our findings above, judgment is hereby entered in favor of the Applicant in terms of the following declaration and orders: (a) A declaration be and is hereby issued that, by failing to submit to the Council of Ministers the report of the fact-finding mission that had been established and had visited areas of the Kagera Region of the United Republic of Tanzania, affected by the alleged irregular expulsions under Article 71(1) (d) & (1) of the Treaty. (b) An order be and is hereby issued directing the Respondent to submit to the meeting of the Council of Ministers for consideration, the findings and recommendations of the fact-finding mission that had been established and had visited areas of the Kagera Region of the United Republic of Tanzania, affected by the alleged irregular expulsion of immigrants. (c) Each party shall bare its own costs. It is so ordered |
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Date delivered | March 22, 2016 |
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