During the Public lecture with Central University in Ghana, marking the African Court’s 20th anniversary, Justice Dennis Dominic Adjei, Judge of the African Court Call to Strengthen the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights
Key points:
- Appeal to African leaders – Called for stronger institutional support to help the Court fully discharge its mandate.
- Concern over withdrawals – Criticised the trend of some African countries withdrawing from the Court when rulings go against them.
- Court’s impact – Highlighted its role in protecting human rights, especially in cases of violence against women and children, and noted its rulings have prompted reforms in some states.
- Call for greater autonomy – Urged more independence for the Court in issuing rulings and monitoring state compliance, positioning it as the institution of last resort for human rights violations.
- Legal aid fund – Requested better resourcing, calling on civil society and government institutions to contribute.
