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"Every State has an obligation to ensure that: (i) any person whose rights have been violated, including by persons acting in an official capacity, has an effective remedy by a competent judicial body; (ii) any person claiming a right to remedy shall have such a right determined by competent judicial, administrative or legislative authorities; (iii) any remedy granted shall be enforced by competent authorities; (iv) any state body against which a judicial order or other remedy has been granted shall comply fully with such an order or remedy."

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

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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.