Results.
305 judgments found.
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| May 2018 |
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Police torture and illegal detention found to violate non-derogable constitutional rights; State ordered to pay compensation to victim’s estate.
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Human rights — Torture — Personal liberty — Unlawful detention — Police violence — Vicarious liability of the State — Right to remedies — Quantum of damages.
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22 May 2018 |
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Court holds Attorney General liable for police officers' violation of complainant's right to freedom from torture.
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Human rights — Freedom from torture — Police action — Vicarious liability of the Attorney General for state agents' actions
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22 May 2018 |
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UPDF soldiers violated the Complainants' right to property; Respondent held vicariously liable and ordered to compensate.
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Human Rights — Right to Property — Violation by State Agents — Vicarious Liability — Compensation for Constitutional Violation
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21 May 2018 |
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State found liable for the wrongful death of an inmate due to negligence in prison healthcare services.
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Constitutional law — Right to life — State custody death — Prison healthcare negligence — State liability for wrongful death
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21 May 2018 |
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The Tribunal held the Respondent liable for cruel, inhuman treatment by police, awarding damages to the Complainant.
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Human rights law — Torture and ill-treatment — State liability for actions of police — Right to compensation for violations.
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16 May 2018 |
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State liable for soldier's torture, ordered to compensate for violating human rights.
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Human Rights — Torture — Vicarious liability of the State — Remedies for violation of rights
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16 May 2018 |
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Ugandan Tribunal awards compensation for violations of rights to personal liberty and freedom from torture.
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Human rights — personal liberty — detention beyond constitutional limits — torture — vicarious liability — compensation for human rights violations.
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15 May 2018 |
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The Ugandan government was held liable for the death of Emokol Sam, who was tortured by police, violating his right to life.
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Human rights — right to freedom from torture under Article 24 — right to life under Article 22(1) — state liability for actions of its agents in custody.
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15 May 2018 |
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Award of compensation for cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment and unlawful detention by police beyond constitutional time limit.
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Constitutional law — right to freedom from torture or cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment — unlawful police conduct — right to personal liberty — unlawful detention beyond 48 hours — remedies for human rights violations.
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14 May 2018 |
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The court found the state responsible for torture by police and awarded damages for violating human rights.
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Human rights — Freedom from torture or cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment by state agents — Violation of rights by police — Vicarious liability of the Attorney General.
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14 May 2018 |
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Detention beyond 48 hours and police torture violated constitutional rights, making the State liable for compensation to the complainant.
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Human rights — unlawful detention — police custody exceeding constitutional time limits — freedom from torture and inhuman treatment — vicarious liability of the State — compensation for constitutional violations.
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7 May 2018 |
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The tribunal held the state liable for torture by security agents and awarded compensation for violation of constitutional rights.
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Human rights — prohibition of torture — accountability of state agents — vicarious liability of state — compensation for constitutional rights violation.
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7 May 2018 |
| April 2018 |
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Uganda Human Rights Commission finds government liable for police torture, awards Complainant compensation.
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Human Rights — Violation of protection from torture — Vicarious liability of government for actions of police unit — Compensation for violation of non-derogable right.
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30 April 2018 |
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Complainant awarded damages for violation of rights to freedom from torture and inhuman treatment by government agents.
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Human rights — protection from torture and cruel, inhuman, degrading treatment — vicarious liability of government for actions of its agents — compensation for rights violations.
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12 April 2018 |
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Ugandan tribunal awards compensation for police torture and unlawful detention.
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Human Rights — Torture and Personal Liberty — Vicarious liability of government for torts of its officers.
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10 April 2018 |
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Tribunal finds state liable for unlawful detention and torture of Complainant by police.
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Human Rights — Violation of personal liberty and freedom from torture by police officers — Vicarious liability — Compensation
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10 April 2018 |
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The complaint on rights violations linked to Wabula's alleged torture and liberty breach was dismissed for lack of evidence.
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Human Rights — Right to Life — Examination of causation between alleged police torture and subsequent death — Right to Liberty — Requirement for victim's presence in trial.
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9 April 2018 |
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The court awarded UGX 12,000,000 to an applicant for violations of freedom from torture by state agents.
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Human Rights — Freedom from Torture — Assessment of Evidence — Responsibility of State Agents — Compensation for Violations
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9 April 2018 |
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Tribunal finds Attorney General liable for violation of personal liberty by state agents, awarding compensation for unlawful detention.
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Human rights — violation of personal liberty — unlawful detention by state agencies — vicarious liability of the Attorney General.
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9 April 2018 |
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Hospital staff violated the complainant’s rights by manhandling and discriminating against him, entitling him to compensation.
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Human rights — Freedom from torture, cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment — Discrimination — Vicarious liability of government for acts of hospital staff — Remedy for violation of fundamental rights.
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9 April 2018 |
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The Tribunal awarded compensation for police-inflicted torture violating the Complainant's human rights.
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Human rights — Freedom from torture — Police brutality — Compensation for violation of human rights
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9 April 2018 |
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Security operatives violated the complainant's rights, leading to order for compensation for cruel treatment and illegal detention.
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Human rights — torture and inhuman treatment — illegal detention — compensation for rights violations.
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9 April 2018 |
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State agents violated an individual's rights to liberty and freedom from torture; compensation was awarded.
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Human Rights — Torture and unlawful detention — Personal Liberty — Vicarious liability of the state for actions of its agents.
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5 April 2018 |
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State agents violated non-derogable rights through torture, prompting the court to award compensation to the complainant.
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Human rights — Torture and inhuman treatment — State liability for acts of employees — Compensation for human rights violations
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5 April 2018 |
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State agents violated complainant's rights to freedom from torture and to personal liberty; compensation awarded.
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Human rights — Torture, inhuman or degrading treatment — Personal liberty — Vicarious liability of state for acts of agents.
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4 April 2018 |
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The tribunal holds the state liable for police officers torturing a complainant in custody, awarding damages.
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Human Rights — Torture — Vicarious Liability — State liability for police officers' acts of torture in custody.
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4 April 2018 |
| March 2018 |
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The tribunal ordered compensation for violation of human rights during a police operation at the old taxi park.
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Human Rights — Torture, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment — Vicarious Liability of Government for Actions by Police Officers — General Damages Awarded for Human Rights Violations.
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27 March 2018 |
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The UG Tribunal awarded compensation for police-inflicted torture and degrading treatment, affirming state liability.
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Human rights — freedom from torture, cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment — police conduct and vicarious liability — compensation and remedies.
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27 March 2018 |
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The tribunal found state agents' negligent maternity care violated rights to health and life, awarding compensation and exemplary damages.
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Human rights — right to health — right to life — maternal mortality — state liability for negligent healthcare — vicarious liability of government for agents — compensation for violation of human rights — exemplary damages for oppressive conduct by public servants.
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27 March 2018 |
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State found liable for illegal detention and torture of the complainant by its officers, awarded damages.
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Human Rights — Illegal detention beyond permitted period — Torture in detention — Vicarious state liability.
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26 March 2018 |
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Tribunal finds police liable for torture during detention; awards UGX 8 million compensation to victim.
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Human rights — Torture — Police misconduct — Vicarious liability — Compensation for abuse and detention injuries.
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26 March 2018 |
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The tribunal found state agents liable for torturing the complainant and ordered compensation, but dismissed the unlawful detention claim.
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Human rights — protection from torture — cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment — state responsibility for security agents — remedies and compensation — burden of proof — evidentiary standards where defense is absent.
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26 March 2018 |
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State held vicariously liable for unlawful detention exceeding 48 hours, ordered to pay compensation.
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Human Rights — unlawful detention — right to personal liberty — vicarious liability — police detention beyond legal limits — compensation for human rights violations.
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26 March 2018 |
| February 2018 |
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The tribunal awarded damages for violations of human rights by state officials against the complainant.
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Human rights — Torture and personal liberty — Violation by state agents — Vicarious liability of the state — Compensation awarded.
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12 February 2018 |
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The tribunal found state agents violated a complainant's right to freedom from torture and ordered compensation.
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Human rights — torture — liability of state for acts of police officers — compensation for violation of non-derogable rights.
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11 February 2018 |
| December 2017 |
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The Tribunal awarded damages for police-inflicted torture, holding the state liable.
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Human Rights — Torture and inhuman treatment — Liability of state for acts of police — Compensation for violation of rights
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14 December 2017 |
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Police conduct resulting in custodial death amounts to a violation of the right to life and entitles the victim's family to compensation.
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Human rights — right to life — unlawful killing by police — vicarious liability of the State — compensation for violation of right to life — freedom from torture — exemplary damages for gross violation.
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13 December 2017 |
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A complainant unlawfully detained for 32 days was awarded compensation for violation of her right to personal liberty.
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Human rights — personal liberty — unlawful detention — vicarious liability of the State for police actions — remedies for violation of rights — constitutional interpretation — compensation for detention beyond 48 hours without trial.
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13 December 2017 |
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A complaint for unlawful detention and violation of personal liberty was dismissed due to insufficient and inconsistent evidence.
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Human rights — right to personal liberty — unlawful detention — burden of proof — inconsistent testimony — ex parte proceedings — compensation for rights violations.
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13 December 2017 |
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Compensation awarded for torture and prolonged unlawful detention by state agents, violating constitutional rights to liberty and dignity.
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Human rights — Torture — Unlawful detention — Right to personal liberty — Detention beyond 48 hours — Detention in ungazetted place — State liability for acts of agents — Remedies for violation of constitutional rights — Compensation for torture and unlawful detention.
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13 December 2017 |
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The Tribunal dismissed the complaint for lack of proof that the respondents violated the complainant’s constitutional rights.
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Human rights—protection from torture, cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment—evidence—freedom of movement—collective decisions for community security—burden of proof—failure to establish liability or entitlement to remedy.
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13 December 2017 |
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State held liable for police detaining suspects beyond 48 hours without court appearance, violating the right to personal liberty.
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Human rights — right to personal liberty — unlawful and prolonged detention by police — failure to produce arrested persons in court within 48 hours — vicarious liability of the state — compensation for violation of constitutional rights.
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12 December 2017 |
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The tribunal awarded compensation for unlawful police detention beyond 48 hours in violation of the right to personal liberty.
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Human rights — unlawful detention — right to personal liberty — vicarious liability of state for police actions — constitutional right to be brought before a court within 48 hours — damages for illegal detention.
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12 December 2017 |
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Detaining an accused for ten days without court appearance violates the right to personal liberty and attracts compensation.
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Human rights — Personal liberty — Unlawful detention beyond 48 hours — Police vicarious liability — Remedies for violation of rights — Constitutional law.
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12 December 2017 |
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Detention beyond 48 hours without court appearance violates personal liberty, entitling the complainant to compensation from the state.
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Human rights — right to personal liberty — unlawful detention — failure to produce detainee in court within 48 hours — vicarious liability of state for police actions — compensation for violation of rights.
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12 December 2017 |
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Police detention of the applicant beyond 48 hours without court appearance violated the right to personal liberty and warranted compensation.
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Human rights — personal liberty — unlawful detention — vicarious liability of the state — remedies and compensation for violation of constitutional rights — burden of proof and evaluation of evidence.
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12 December 2017 |
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State agents’ torture and assault during election monitoring amounts to unconstitutional treatment, warranting compensation from the state.
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Human rights – freedom from torture – liability of state for actions of security agents – vicarious liability – right to compensation for torture and cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment – assessment of damages
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11 December 2017 |
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A parent who fails to maintain their children after separation breaches a legal duty and may be ordered to pay maintenance.
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Family law — Child maintenance — Parental duty of care — Breach of parental responsibility — Right of child to basic necessities — Best interests of the child — Order for maintenance payments.
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11 December 2017 |
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The state was held liable for police torture and ordered to compensate the complainant for violation of non-derogable human rights.
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Human rights — torture — cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment or punishment — vicarious liability of the state for police brutality — compensation for violation of non-derogable rights.
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11 December 2017 |
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Extended pretrial police detention beyond 48 hours violated the complainants' right to personal liberty, warranting compensation from the State.
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Constitutional law — Right to personal liberty — Detention beyond 48 hours without court order — Vicarious liability of the State — Remedies for unlawful detention — Damages — Compensation.
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11 December 2017 |