The African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights : the system in practice, 1986-2000

Abstract

Preface 1. Future trends in human rights in Africa: the increased role of the OAU G. Naldi 2. The reporting mechanism of the African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights M. Evans and R. Murray 3. Admissibility under the African Charter F. Viljoen 4. Evidence and fact-finding by the African Commission R. Murray 5. Civil and political rights in the African Charter C. Heyns 6. Implementing economic, social and cultural rights under the African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights C. Odinkalu 7. The challenge of culture for human rights in Africa: the African Charter in a comparative context B. Pityana 8. Non-governmental organisations in the African system A. Motala 9. The special rapporteurs in the African system M. Evans and R. Murray 10. The African Court on Human and Peoples' Rights J. Harrington 11. The promotional role of the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights E. V. O. Dankwa Bibliography Index.