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"Everyone has the right to an effective remedy by competent national tribunals for acts violating the rights granted by the constitution, by law or by the Charter, notwithstanding that the acts were committed by persons in an official capacity."

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ACHPR: Principles and Guidelines on the Right to a Fair Trial and Legal Assistance in Africa, para. C(a)

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Principles and Guidelines on the Right to a Fair Trial and Legal Assistance in Africa

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Everyone has the right to an effective remedy by a competent national tribunal for acts that violate his or her rights or freedoms.