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"The essential elements of a fair hearing include: c) equality of access by women and men to judicial bodies and equality before the law in any legal proceedings."

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ACHPR: Principles and Guidelines on the Right to a Fair Trial and Legal Assistance in Africa, para. A(2)(c)

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

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Equality before the courts includes equality in arms and equal access to the courts.
Equality between men and women before the courts includes equality in arms and equal access to the courts.