African Court Cases

Article 50

Amendment and revision of the Charter

1. Any State Party may submit proposals for the amendment or revision of this Charter; 2. Proposals for amendment or revision shall be submitted to the Chairperson of the Commission who shall transmit same to State Parties within thirty (30) days of receipt thereof; 3. The Assembly, upon the advice of the Executive Council, shall examine these proposals at its session following notification, provided all State Parties have been notified at least three (3) months before the beginning of the session; 4. The Assembly shall adopt amendments or revisions by consensus or failing which, by two-thirds majority; 5. The amendments or revisions shall enter into force when approved by two-thirds majority of State Parties.
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