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"States must ensure, through adoption of national legislation, that in regard to human rights violations, which are matters of public concern, any individual, group of individuals or non-governmental organization is entitled to bring an issue before judicial bodies for determination."

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

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

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States must ensure that, in regard to human rights violations, individuals, groups of individuals, and non-governmental organizations have standing before judicial bodies.