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| Specific
Instruments |
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Inter-american Convention on the Nationality of Women |
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| Date of adoption:
26/12/1933 |
Entry into
force:
29/8/1934 |
| System of protection:
Organization of American States |
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Inter-American Convention on the Granting of Civil Rights to Women |
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| Date of adoption:
2/5/1948 |
Entry into
force:
17/3/1949 |
| System of protection:
Organization of American States |
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Inter-American Convention on the Granting of Political Rights to Women |
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| Date of adoption:
2/5/1948 |
Entry into
force:
29/12/1954 |
| System of protection:
Organization of American States |
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Inter-American Convention on Forced Disappearance of Persons |
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| Date of adoption:
9/6/1994 |
Entry into
force:
28/3/1996 |
| System of protection:
Organization of American States |
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Inter-american Convention on International Traffic in Minors |
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| Date of adoption:
18/3/1994 |
Entry into
force:
15/8/1997 |
| System of protection:
Organization of American States |
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Inter-american Convention on Support Obligations |
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| Date of adoption:
15/7/1989 |
Entry into
force:
6/3/1996 |
| System of protection:
Organization of American States |
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Inter-american Convention on Conflict of Laws Concerning the Adoption of Minors |
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| Date of adoption:
24/5/1984 |
Entry into
force:
26/5/1988 |
| System of protection:
Organization of American States |
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Inter-American Declaration of Principles on Freedom of Expression |
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| Date of adoption:
10/2000 |
Entry into
force:
- |
| System of protection:
Organization of American States |
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Inter-american Convention on the International Return of Children |
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| Date of adoption:
15/7/1989 |
Entry into
force:
4/11/1994 |
| System of protection:
Organization of American States |
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Proposed American Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples |
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| Date of adoption:
26/2/1997 |
Entry into
force:
- |
| System of protection:
Organization of American States |
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Interamerican Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People (Draft) |
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| Date of adoption:
18/9/1995 |
Entry into
force:
2000 |
| System of protection:
Organization of American States |
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Inter-American Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Persons with Disabilities |
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| Date of adoption:
7/6/1999 |
Entry into
force:
14/9/2001 |
| System of protection:
Organization of American States |
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Inter-American Convention to Prevent and Punish Torture |
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| Date of adoption:
9/12/1985 |
Entry into
force:
28/2/1987 |
| System of protection:
Organization of American States |
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Protocol to the American Convention on Human Rights to Abolish the Death Penalty |
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| Date of adoption:
8/6/1990 |
Entry into
force:
28/8/1991 |
| System of protection:
Organization of American States |
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Additional Protocol to the American Convention on Human Rights in the Area of Economic, Social and Cultural Rights: "Protocol of San Salvador" |
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| Date of adoption:
17/11/1988 |
Entry into
force:
16/11/1999 |
| System of protection:
Organization of American States |
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Inter-american Convention on the Prevention, Punishment and
Eradication of Violence against Women (Convention of Belem do Para) |
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| Date of adoption:
9/6/1994 |
Entry into
force:
5/3/1995 |
| System of protection:
Organization of American States |
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| General
Instruments |
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Statute of the Inter-American Court on Human Rights |
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| Date of adoption:
10/1979 |
Entry into
force:
1/1/1980 |
| System of protection:
Organization of American States |
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American Convention on Human Rights (Pact of San Jose, Costa Rica) |
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| Date of adoption:
22/11/1969 |
Entry into
force:
18/7/1978 |
| System of protection:
Organization of American States |
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Charter of the Organization of American States |
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| Date of adoption:
30/4/1948 |
Entry into
force:
13/12/1951 |
| System of protection:
Organization of American States |
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American Declaration of the Rights and Duties of Man |
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| Date of adoption:
2/5/1948 |
Entry into
force:
- |
| System of protection:
Organization of American States |
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| Articles |
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The Inter-American System for the Protection of Human Rights |
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Veronica GOMEZ |
| Latest update:
29/01/2003 |
First published:
1997 |
| Reference:
Human Rights Law Centre Journal, Nottingham University |
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This manuscript is an attempt to comment briefly on the evolution of the Inter-American System and its present functioning. |
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Le système interaméricain de protection des droits de l'homme |
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Alain-Robert NADEAU |
| Latest update:
28/01/2003 |
First published:
1/11/2001 |
| Reference:
Le Journal du Barreau, Vol. 33, N°18, 1er nov. 2001 |
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Short introduction to the Inter-American System of Human Rights |
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La pertinence du système interaméricain de protection des droits de la personne |
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Carol HILLING |
| Latest update:
28/01/2003 |
First published:
1/12/2001 |
| Reference:
Le Journal du Barreau, Volume 33 - numéro 20 - 1er décembre 2001 |
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Pertinence of the Inter-American System of Human Rights - Canada |
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Application du droit international humanitaire par la Cour interaméricaine des droits de l'homme |
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Fanny MARTIN |
| Latest update:
30/12/2002 |
First published:
31/12/2001 |
| Reference:
Revue internationale de la Croix-Rouge No. 844, p. 1037-1066 |
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The author examines a recent decision where the Inter-American Court of Human Rights concludes that it has no power to apply rules other than the American Convention on Human Rights and general international law (Las Palmeras case). |
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The Future of the Inter-American Human Rights System |
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David PADILLA |
| Latest update:
28/10/2002 |
First published:
1995 |
| Reference:
Human Rights Brief, Washington College of Law, American University, Volume 3, Number 1, Fall 1995 |
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"The principal problem facing the Inter-American Human Rights System is that we have been too successful. Since 1990, the Commission's published product has increased five-fold". |
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| Websites |
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Inter-American Court of Human Rights |
| Languages:
English Spanish |
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Official Website of the Court -Information - Jurisprudence - Press releases - Publications - Human Rights Library - Digital library - Links to other international courts, etc. - News. The Spanish version is more complete than the English. |
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Inter-american Commission of Human Rights |
| Languages:
English French Portuguese Spanish |
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Official website of the Commission - Reports - Case-Law - Documents - etc. |
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University of Minnesota - Inter-American Court of Human Rights |
| Languages:
English |
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Basic Documents - Case law - Annual Reports - Press Releases - Articles - Links. |
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| Selected
Case Law |
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OC18/03 Legal status and rights of the illegal migrant workers |
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| Date:
17/9/2003 |
| Decision-making body:
Inter-American Court of Human Rights |
| Legal reference:
OC18/03 |
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Migrant workers - Jus cogens and human rights - Obligations Erga Omnes. |
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Barrios Altos Case (No. 75) |
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| Date:
14/3/2001 |
| Decision-making body:
Inter-American Court of Human Rights |
| Legal reference:
Barrios Altos, Decision and Judgement. IACHR Series C. N° 75. March 14, 2001. (See also No. 83, ...). |
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Armed aggression of some 15 civilians - Recognition of responsibility by the Peruvian State - Violation of articles 4 (Life), 5 (Torture), 8 and 25 (Judicial guarantees and protection). |
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Ivcher Brostein Case (No. 74) |
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| Date:
6/2/2001 |
| Decision-making body:
Inter-American Court of Human Rights |
| Legal reference:
Ivcher Brostein, Decision and Judgement. IACHR Series C. N° 74. February 6, 2001. (See also Nos. 54, 84). |
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Television transmission denouncing atrocities committed by the Peruvian army - Loss of nationality - Violation of articles 20 (Right to a nationality), 8 & 25 (Judicial guarantees and protection), 21 (Private property) and 13 (Freedom of expression). |
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The Last Temptation of Christ Case (No. 73) |
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| Date:
5/2/2001 |
| Decision-making body:
Inter-American Court of Human Rights |
| Legal reference:
The Last Temptation of Christ, Decision and Judgement. IACHR Series C. N° 73. February 5, 2001. |
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Censorship of the Martin Scorsese film, "The Last Temptation of Christ" - Violation of freedom of thought and expression (article 13). |
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Ricardo Baena Case (No. 72) |
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| Date:
3/2/2001 |
| Decision-making body:
Inter-American Court of Human Rights |
| Legal reference:
Ricardo Baena, Decision and Judgement. IACHR Series C. N° 72. February 3, 2001. (See also No. 61) |
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Dismissal of 270 public officials - Right to strike and freedom of association - Retroactive legislation - Violation of articles 9 (Freedom from ex post facto laws), 8 and 25 (Judicial guarantees and protection). |
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Constitutional Court Case (No. 71) |
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| Date:
31/1/2001 |
| Decision-making body:
Inter-American Court of Human Rights |
| Legal reference:
Constitutional Court, Decision and Judgement. IACHR Series C. N° 71. January 31, 2001. (See also No. 55) |
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Dissolution of Congress and the Constitutional Court by President Fujimori - Anti-Constitutional presidential decree - Infringement on the independence of Constitutional Court judges - Violation of articles 8 & 25 (Judicial guarantees & protection). |
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Trujillo Oroza Case (No. 64) |
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| Date:
26/1/2000 |
| Decision-making body:
Inter-American Court of Human Rights |
| Legal reference:
Trujillo Oroza, Decision and Judgement. IACHR Series C. N° 64. January 26, 2000. |
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Arbitrary arrest and detention - Forced disappearance - Recognition of responsibility by the Bolivian State - Attempt to reach a friendly settlement - Violation of arts. 3 (Juridical personality), 4 (Life), 5 (Torture), 8 & 25 (Judicial guarantees). |
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Villagran Morales et al. Case (No. 63) |
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| Date:
19/11/1999 |
| Decision-making body:
Inter-American Court of Human Rights |
| Legal reference:
Villagrán Morales et al., Decision and Judgement. IACHR Series C. N° 63. November 19, 1999. (See also Nos. 32, 77). |
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Execution of five minors ("street children") - Acts presumably committed by the police - Denial of justice - Violation of article 7 (Arbitrary detention), 4 (Life), 5 (Torture), 19 (Rights of the child), 8 and 25 (Judicial guarantees and protection). |
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Cesti Hurtado Case (No. 62) |
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| Date:
19/11/1999 |
| Decision-making body:
Inter-American Court of Human Rights |
| Legal reference:
Cesti Hurtado, Request for Interpretation of the Judgement of September 29, 1999. IACHR Series C. N° 62. November 19, 1999. (See also Nos. 49, 56, 65, 78). |
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Habeas Corpus - Criminal suit by a military jurisdiction - Incompetence ratione personae of jurisdiction - Supreme Court refuses to execute the decision and orders release and annulment of the military judgment. |
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Loayza Tamayo Case (No. 60) |
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| Date:
17/11/1999 |
| Decision-making body:
Inter-American Court of Human Rights |
| Legal reference:
Loayza Tamayo, Addendum. IACHR Series C. N°60. November 17, 1999. (See also Nos. 25, 33, 42, 47, 53). |
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Arbitrary detention - Torture (rape) - Due process - Non bis in idem - Violation of articles 7 (Right to personal liberty), 25 and 1.1, 8 (Judicial guarantees) - Rejection of compensation to cover damages to the victim's "life plan". |
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Castillo Petruzzi et al. Case (No. 59) |
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| Date:
17/11/1999 |
| Decision-making body:
Inter-American Court of Human Rights |
| Legal reference:
Castillo Petruzzi, Addendum. IACHR Series C. N° 59. November 17, 1999. (See also Nos. 41, 52). |
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Criminal suit for treason held against non-nationals - Military jurisdiction - Due process - Exhaustion of domestic remedies - Partial acceptance of the preliminary objection (Vienna Convention on Consular Relations). |
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Caracazo Case (No. 58) |
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| Date:
11/11/1999 |
| Decision-making body:
Inter-American Court of Human Rights |
| Legal reference:
Caracazo, Decision and Judgement. IACHR Series C. N° 58. November 11, 1999. |
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267 persons massacred during the popular revolt of 27 February 1989 - Acts presumably committed by the Venezuelan security forces - Violation of articles 4.1 (Life), 5 (Torture), 7 (Personal liberty), 8.1 & 25.1 (Judicial guarantees & protection). |
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Blake Case (No. 57) |
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| Date:
1/10/1999 |
| Decision-making body:
Inter-American Court of Human Rights |
| Legal reference:
Blake, Interpretation of Judgement of Reparations. IACHR Series C. N°57. October 1, 1999. (See also Nos. 27, 36, 48). |
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Disappearance - Acts presumably committed by paramilitaries - Judicial guarantees - Denial of justice - Continued infraction - Incompetence of the court - Violation of articles 8 and 25 (Judicial guarantees and protection) and 5 (personal integrity). |
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Cesti Hurtado Case (No. 56) |
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| Date:
29/9/1999 |
| Decision-making body:
Inter-American Court of Human Rights |
| Legal reference:
Cesti Hurtado, Decision and Judgement. IACHR Series C. N° 56. September 29, 1999. (See also Nos. 49, 62, 65, 78). |
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Habeas Corpus - Criminal suit by a military jurisdiction - Incompetence ratione personae of jurisdiction - Supreme Court refuses to execute the decision and orders release and annulment of the military judgment. |
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Ivcher Brostein Case (No. 54) |
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| Date:
24/9/1999 |
| Decision-making body:
Inter-American Court of Human Rights |
| Legal reference:
Ivcher Brostein, Competence. IACHR Series C. N° 54. September 24, 1999. (See also Nos. 74, 84). |
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Television transmission denouncing atrocities committed by the Peruvian army - Loss of nationality - Violation of articles 20 (Right to a nationality), 8 & 25 (Judicial guarantees and protection), 21 (Private property) and 13 (Freedom of expression). |
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Constitutional Court Case (No. 55) |
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| Date:
24/9/1999 |
| Decision-making body:
Inter-American Court of Human Rights |
| Legal reference:
Constitutional Court, Competence. IACHR Series C. N° 55. September 24, 1999. (See also No. 71) |
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Dissolution of Congress and the Constitutional Court by President Fujimori - Anti-Constitutional presidential decree - Infringement on the independence of Constitutional Court judges - Violation of articles 8 & 25 (Judicial guarantees & protection). |
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Loayza Tamayo Case (No. 53) |
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| Date:
3/6/1999 |
| Decision-making body:
Inter-American Court of Human Rights |
| Legal reference:
Loayza Tamayo, Interpretation of the judgement of November 27, 1998. IACHR Series C. N°53. June 3, 1999. (See also Nos. 25, 33, 42, 47, 60). |
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Arbitrary detention - Torture (rape) - Due process - Non bis in idem - Violation of articles 7 (Right to personal liberty), 25 and 1.1, 8 (Judicial guarantees) - Rejection of compensation to cover damages to the victim's "life plan". |
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Castillo Petruzzi et al. Case (No. 52) |
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| Date:
30/5/1999 |
| Decision-making body:
Inter-American Court of Human Rights |
| Legal reference:
Castillo Petruzzi, Decision and Judgement. IACHR Series C. N° 52. May 30, 1999. (See also Nos. 41, 59). |
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Criminal suit for treason held against non-nationals - Military jurisdiction - Due process - Exhaustion of domestic remedies - Partial acceptance of the preliminary objection (Vienna Convention on Consular Relations). |
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Suárez Rosero Case (No. 51) |
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| Date:
29/5/1999 |
| Decision-making body:
Inter-American Court of Human Rights |
| Legal reference:
Suárez Rosero, Interpretation of the judgement of January 20, 1999 (reparations). IACHR Series C. N° 51. May 29,1999. (See also Nos. 35, 44). |
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Arbitrary detention - Kept in secret - Violation of articles 7 (Right to personal liberty), 8 (judicial guarantees), 5 (Physical integrity) and 25 (judicial protection) - Reparation. |
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Durand and Ugarte Case (No. 50) |
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| Date:
28/5/1999 |
| Decision-making body:
Inter-American Court of Human Rights |
| Legal reference:
Durand and Ugarte, Preliminary Objections. IACHR Series C. N° 50. May 28, 1999. (See also No. 68). |
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Disappearance of imprisoned persons - Violation of articles 4 (Right to life), 5.2 (Torture), 7.1, 7.5, 7.6 (Right to personal liberty), 8 and 25 (Judicial guarantees and protection). |
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Cesti Hurtado Case (No. 49) |
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| Date:
26/1/1999 |
| Decision-making body:
Inter-American Court of Human Rights |
| Legal reference:
Cesti Hurtado, Preliminary Objections. IACHR Series C. N° 49. January 26, 1999. (See also Nos. 56, 62, 65, 78). |
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Habeas Corpus - Criminal suit by a military jurisdiction - Incompetence ratione personae of jurisdiction - Supreme Court refuses to execute the decision and orders release and annulment of the military judgment. |
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Blake Case (No. 48) |
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| Date:
22/1/1999 |
| Decision-making body:
Inter-American Court of Human Rights |
| Legal reference:
Blake, Reparations (Art. 63(1) American Convention on Human Rights). IACHR Series C. N°48. January 22, 1999. (See also Nos. 27, 36, 57). |
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Disappearance - Acts presumably committed by paramilitaries - Judicial guarantees - Denial of justice - Continued infraction - Incompetence of the court - Violation of articles 8 and 25 (Judicial guarantees and protection) and 5 (personal integrity). |
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Suárez Rosero Case (No. 44) |
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| Date:
20/1/1999 |
| Decision-making body:
Inter-American Court of Human Rights |
| Legal reference:
Suárez Rosero, Reparations (Art. 63(1) American Convention on Human Rights). IACHR Series C. N° 44. January 20, 1999. (See also Nos. 35, 51). |
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Arbitrary detention - Kept in secret - Violation of articles 7 (Right to personal liberty), 8 (judicial guarantees), 5 (Physical integrity) and 25 (judicial protection) - Reparation. |
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Castillo Páez Case (No. 43) |
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| Date:
27/11/1998 |
| Decision-making body:
Inter-American Court of Human Rights |
| Legal reference:
Castillo Páez, Reparations (Art. 63(1) American Convention on Human Rights). IACHR Series C. N ° 43. November 27, 1998. (See also Nos. 24, 34). |
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Disappearance - Acts presumably committed by police agents - Arbitrary detention - Torture and inhuman and degrading treatment - Violation of articles 7 (Right to personal liberty), 5 (Physical integrity), and 4 (Right to life). |
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Loayza Tamayo Case (No. 42) |
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| Date:
27/11/1998 |
| Decision-making body:
Inter-American Court of Human Rights |
| Legal reference:
Loayza Tamayo, Reparations (Art. 63(1) American Convention on Human Rights). IACHR Series C. N°42. November 27, 1998. (See also Nos. 25, 33, 47, 53, 60). |
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Arbitrary detention - Torture (rape) - Due process - Non bis in idem - Violation of articles 7 (Right to personal liberty), 25 and 1.1, 8 (Judicial guarantees) - Rejection of compensation to cover damages to the victim's "life plan". |
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Cantoral Benavides Case (No. 40) |
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| Date:
30/9/1998 |
| Decision-making body:
Inter-American Court of Human Rights |
| Legal reference:
Cantoral Benavides, Preliminary Objections. IACHR Series C. N° 40. September 3, 1998. (See also Nos. 69, 90). |
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Terrorism - Legal action against two twin brothers - Interchanged identity allowed the escape of a convict - Non bis in idem - Torture - Judicial guarantees - Reparation. |
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Castillo Petruzzi Case (No. 41) |
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| Date:
4/9/1998 |
| Decision-making body:
Inter-American Court of Human Rights |
| Legal reference:
Castillo Petruzzi, Preliminary Objections. IACHR Series C. N° 41. September 4, 1998. (See also Nos. 52, 59). |
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Criminal suit for treason held against non-nationals - Military jurisdiction - Due process - Exhaustion of domestic remedies - Partial acceptance of the preliminary objection (Vienna Convention on Consular Relations). |
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Benavides Ceballos Case (No. 38) |
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| Date:
19/6/1998 |
| Decision-making body:
Inter-American Court of Human Rights |
| Legal reference:
Benavides Ceballos, Decision and Judgement. IACHR Series C. N° 38. June 19, 1998. |
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Arbitrary arrest and detention - Torture - Homicide - Denial of justice - Violation of article 3 (Juridical personality), 4 (Life), 5 (Humane treatment), 7 (Personal liberty), 8 and 25 (Judicial protection and guarantees) - Friendly settlement. |
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Paniagua Morales et al. Case (No. 37) |
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| Date:
8/3/1998 |
| Decision-making body:
Inter-American Court of Human Rights |
| Legal reference:
Paniagua Morales et al., Decision and Judgement. IACHR Series C. N°37. March 8, 1998. (See also Nos. 23, 76) |
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Arbitrary arrest and detention and homicide - Torture and inhuman treatment - Presumed acts committed by police agents - Violation of articles 4 (Right to life), 5 (humane treatment), 8 (judicial guarantees) and 25 (right to judicial protection). |
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Loayza Tamayo Case (No. 47) |
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| Date:
8/3/1998 |
| Decision-making body:
Inter-American Court of Human Rights |
| Legal reference:
Loayza Tamayo, Application for Interpretation of the Judgement of September 17, 1997. IACHR Series C. N°47. Order of the Court of March 8, 1998. (See also Nos. 25, 33, 42, 53, 60). |
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Arbitrary detention - Torture (rape) - Due process - Non bis in idem - Violation of articles 7 (Right to personal liberty), 25 and 1.1, 8 (Judicial guarantees) - Rejection of compensation to cover damages to the victim's "life plan". |
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Blake Case (No. 36) |
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| Date:
24/1/1998 |
| Decision-making body:
Inter-American Court of Human Rights |
| Legal reference:
Blake, Decision and Judgement. IACHR Series C. N°36. January 24, 1998. (See also Nos. 27, 48, 57). |
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Disappearance - Acts presumably committed by paramilitaries - Judicial guarantees - Denial of justice - Continued infraction - Incompetence of the court - Violation of articles 8 and 25 (Judicial guarantees and protection) and 5 (personal integrity). |
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Suárez Rosero Case (No. 35) |
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| Date:
12/11/1997 |
| Decision-making body:
Inter-American Court of Human Rights |
| Legal reference:
Suárez Rosero, Decision and Judgement. IACHR Series C. N° 35. November 12, 1997. (See also Nos. 44, 51). |
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Arbitrary detention - Kept in secret - Violation of articles 7 (Right to personal liberty), 8 (judicial guarantees), 5 (Physical integrity) and 25 (judicial protection) - Reparation. |
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Castillo Páez Case (No. 34) |
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| Date:
3/11/1997 |
| Decision-making body:
Inter-American Court of Human Rights |
| Legal reference:
Castillo Páez, Decision and Judgement. IACHR Series C. N ° 34. November 3, 1997. (See also Nos. 24, 43). |
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Disappearance - Acts presumably committed by police agents - Arbitrary detention - Torture and inhuman and degrading treatment - Violation of articles 7 (Right to personal liberty), 5 (Physical integrity), and 4 (Right to life). |
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Loayza Tamayo Case (No. 33) |
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| Date:
17/9/1997 |
| Decision-making body:
Inter-American Court of Human Rights |
| Legal reference:
Loayza Tamayo, Decision and Judgement. IACHR Series C. N°33. September 17, 1997. (See also Nos. 25, 42, 47, 53, 60). |
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Arbitrary detention - Torture (rape) - Due process - Non bis in idem - Violation of articles 7 (Right to personal liberty), 25 and 1.1, 8 (Judicial guarantees) - Rejection of compensation to cover damages to the victim's "life plan". |
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Genie Lacayo Case (No. 45) |
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| Date:
13/9/1997 |
| Decision-making body:
Inter-American Court of Human Rights |
| Legal reference:
Genie Lacayo, Application for Judicial Review of the Judgment of January 29, 1997. IACHR Series C. N°45. September 13, 1997. (See also Nos. 21, 30) |
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Murder of Jean-Paul Genie by the bodyguards of General Ortega (members of the army) - Absence of criminal conviction - Denial of justice - Petition based on article 8 (Judicial guarantees) - Violation - Interpretation of article 8. |
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Villagrán Morales et al. Case (No. 32) |
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| Date:
11/9/1997 |
| Decision-making body:
Inter-American Court of Human Rights |
| Legal reference:
Villagrán Morales et al., Preliminary Objections. IACHR Series C. N° 32. September 11, 1997. (See also Nos. 63, 77). |
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Execution of five minors ("street children") - Acts presumably committed by the police - Denial of justice - Violation of article 7 (Arbitrary detention), 4 (Life), 5 (Torture), 19 (Rights of the child), 8 and 25 (Judicial guarantees and protection). |
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El Amparo Case (No. 46) |
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| Date:
16/4/1997 |
| Decision-making body:
Inter-American Court of Human Rights |
| Legal reference:
El Amparo, Application for Interpretation of the Judgement of September 14, 1996. IACHR Series C. N°46. Order of the Court of April 16, 1997. (See also Nos. 19, 28) |
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Execution of 14 fishermen by members of the military and police services - Recognition of responsibility by the Columbian State - Request for an interpretation of the decision granting damages. |
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Caballero Delgado and Santana Case (No. 31) |
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| Date:
29/1/1997 |
| Decision-making body:
Inter-American Court of Human Rights |
| Legal reference:
Caballero Delgado and Santana, Reparations (Art. 63(1) American Convention on Human Rights). IACHR Series C. N° 31. January 29,1997. (See also Nos. 17, 22) |
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Disappearance of two political activists - Presumed dead - Violation of articles 7 (Right to personal liberty) and 4 (Right to life) - Reparation. |
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Genie Lacayo Case (No. 30) |
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| Date:
29/1/1997 |
| Decision-making body:
Inter-American Court of Human Rights |
| Legal reference:
Genie Lacayo, Decision and Judgement. IACHR Series C. N°30. January 29,1997. (See also Nos. 21, 45) |
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Murder of Jean-Paul Genie by the bodyguards of General Ortega (members of the army) - Absence of criminal conviction - Denial of justice - Petition based on article 8 (Judicial guarantees) - Violation - Interpretation of article 8. |
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Neira Alegría et al. Case (No. 29) |
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| Date:
19/12/1996 |
| Decision-making body:
Inter-American Court of Human Rights |
| Legal reference:
Neira Alegría et al. Reparations (Art. 63(1) American Convention on Human Rights). IACHR Series C. N°29. September 19, 1996. (See also Nos. 13, 20). |
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Arrest and detention - Accusation related to terrorist acts - Disappearance after detention center placed under army control - Violation of articles 4.1 (Right to life), 7.6 (Habeas Corpus) and 27.2 (judicial guarantees) - Reparation. |
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El Amparo Case (No. 28) |
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| Date:
14/9/1996 |
| Decision-making body:
Inter-American Court of Human Rights |
| Legal reference:
El Amparo, Reparation (Art. 63(1) American Convention on Human Rights). IACHR Series C. N°28. September 14, 1996. (See also Nos. 19, 46) |
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Execution of 14 fishermen by members of the military and police services - Recognition of responsibility by the Columbian State - Request for an interpretation of the decision granting damages. |
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Blake Case (No. 27) |
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| Date:
2/7/1996 |
| Decision-making body:
Inter-American Court of Human Rights |
| Legal reference:
Blake, Preliminary Objections. IACHR Series C. N°27. July 2, 1996. (See also Nos. 36, 48, 57). |
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Disappearance - Acts presumably committed by paramilitaries - Judicial guarantees - Denial of justice - Continued infraction - Incompetence of the court - Violation of articles 8 and 25 (Judicial guarantees and protection) and 5 (personal integrity). |
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Garrido and Baigorria Case (No. 26) |
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| Date:
2/2/1996 |
| Decision-making body:
Inter-American Court of Human Rights |
| Legal reference:
Garrido and Baigorria. IACHR Series C. N°26. February 2, 1996. |
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Disappearance - Responsibility recognized by the Argentine State - Friendly settlement. |
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Loayza Tamayo Case (No. 25) |
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| Date:
31/1/1996 |
| Decision-making body:
Inter-American Court of Human Rights |
| Legal reference:
Loayza Tamayo, Preliminary Objections. IACHR Series C. N°25. January 31, 1996. (See also Nos. 33, 42, 47, 53, 60). |
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Arbitrary detention - Torture (rape) - Due process - Non bis in idem - Violation of articles 7 (Right to personal liberty), 25 and 1.1, 8 (Judicial guarantees) - Rejection of compensation to cover damages to the victim's "life plan". |
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Paniagua Morales et al. Case (No. 23) |
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| Date:
25/1/1996 |
| Decision-making body:
Inter-American Court of Human Rights |
| Legal reference:
Paniagua Morales et al., Preliminary Objections. IACHR Series C. N°23. January 25, 1996. (See also Nos. 37, 76) |
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Arbitrary arrest and detention and homicide - Torture and inhuman treatment - Presumed acts committed by police agents - Violation of articles 4 (Right to life), 5 (humane treatment), 8 (judicial guarantees) and 25 (right to judicial protection). |
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Caballero Delgado and Santana Case (No. 22) |
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| Date:
8/12/1995 |
| Decision-making body:
Inter-American Court of Human Rights |
| Legal reference:
Caballero Delgado and Santana, Decision and Judgement. IACHR Series C. N° 22. December 8, 1995. (See also Nos. 17, 31) |
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Disappearance of two political activists - Presumed dead - Violation of articles 7 (Right to personal liberty) and 4 (Right to life) - Reparation. |
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Genie Lacayo Case (No. 21) |
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| Date:
27/1/1995 |
| Decision-making body:
Inter-American Court of Human Rights |
| Legal reference:
Genie Lacayo, Preliminary Objections. IACHR Series C. N°21. January 27, 1995. (See also Nos. 30, 45) |
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Murder of Jean-Paul Genie by the bodyguards of General Ortega (members of the army) - Absence of criminal conviction - Denial of justice - Petition based on article 8 (Judicial guarantees) - Violation - Interpretation of article 8. |
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Neira Alegría et al. Case (No. 20) |
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| Date:
19/1/1995 |
| Decision-making body:
Inter-American Court of Human Rights |
| Legal reference:
Neira Alegría et al. Decision and Judgement. IACHR Series C. N°20. January 19, 1995. (See also Nos. 13, 29). |
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Arrest and detention - Accusation related to terrorist acts - Disappearance after detention center placed under army control - Violation of articles 4.1 (Right to life), 7.6 (Habeas Corpus) and 27.2 (judicial guarantees) - Reparation. |
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El Amparo Case (No. 19) |
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| Date:
18/1/1995 |
| Decision-making body:
Inter-American Court of Human Rights |
| Legal reference:
El Amparo, Decision and Judgement. IACHR Series C. N°19. January 18, 1995. (See also Nos. 28, 46) |
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Execution of 14 fishermen by members of the military and police services - Recognition of responsibility by the Columbian State - Request for an interpretation of the decision granting damages. |
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Maqueda Case (No. 18) |
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| Date:
17/1/1995 |
| Decision-making body:
Inter-American Court of Human Rights |
| Legal reference:
Maqueda. IACHR Series C. N°18. January 17, 1995. |
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Attack perpetrated by members of a political party against military personnel allegedly in order to prevent a coup d'état - Unlawful assembly - Crime of forceful resistance - Due process - Withdrawal. |
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Caballero Delgado and Santana Case (No. 17) |
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| Date:
21/1/1994 |
| Decision-making body:
Inter-American Court of Human Rights |
| Legal reference:
Caballero Delgado and Santana, Preliminary Objections. IACHR Series C. N° 17. January 21, 1994. (See also Nos. 22, 31) |
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Disappearance of two political activists - Presumed dead - Violation of articles 7 (Right to personal liberty) and 4 (Right to life) - Reparation. |
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Gangaram Panday Case (No. 16) |
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| Date:
21/1/1994 |
| Decision-making body:
Inter-American Court of Human Rights |
| Legal reference:
Gangaram Panday, Decision and Judgement. IACHR Series C. N°16. January 21, 1994. (See also No. 12) |
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Detention - Infringement on the right to life - Acts committed by police - Complaint submitted by the brother of the presumed victim - Violation of article 7.2 (Right to personal liberty) - Rejection based on articles 5, 25 and 4 - Compensation. |
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Aloabotoe et al. Case (No. 15) |
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| Date:
10/9/1993 |
| Decision-making body:
Inter-American Court of Human Rights |
| Legal reference:
Aloaboetoe et al. Reparations (Art. 63(1) American Convention on Human Rights). IACHR Series C. N°15. September 10, 1993. (See also No. 11) |
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Arbitrary detention - Cruel and degrading treatment - Infringement on the right to life - Acts committed by soldiers - Friendly settlement (article 48 f) - Compensation. |
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Cayara Case (No. 14) |
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| Date:
3/2/1993 |
| Decision-making body:
Inter-American Court of Human Rights |
| Legal reference:
Cayara, Preliminary Objections. IACHR Series C: N°14. February 3, 1993. |
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Altercation between the Peruvian army and an armed "Shining Path" group - Reprisals - Execution of civilians - Petition rejected - Expiration of procedural period set down in article 51. |
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Neira Alegría et al. Case (No. 13) |
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| Date:
11/12/1991 |
| Decision-making body:
Inter-American Court of Human Rights |
| Legal reference:
Neira Alegría et al. Preliminary Objections. IACHR Series C. N°13. December 11, 1991. (See also Nos. 20, 29). |
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Arrest and detention - Accusation related to terrorist acts - Disappearance after detention center placed under army control - Violation of articles 4.1 (Right to life), 7.6 (Habeas Corpus) and 27.2 (judicial guarantees) - Reparation. |
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Aloeboetoe et al.Case (No. 11) |
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| Date:
4/12/1991 |
| Decision-making body:
Inter-American Court of Human Rights |
| Legal reference:
Aloeboetoe et al. Decision and Judgement. IACHR Series C. N°11. December 4, 1991. (See also No. 15) |
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Arbitrary detention - Cruel and degrading treatment - Infringement on the right to life - Acts committed by soldiers - Friendly settlement (article 48 f) - Compensation. |
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Gangaram Panday Case (No. 12) |
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| Date:
4/12/1991 |
| Decision-making body:
Inter-American Court of Human Rights |
| Legal reference:
Gangaram Panday, Preliminary Objections. IACHR Series C. N°12. December 4, 1991. (See also No. 16) |
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Detention - Infringement on the right to life - Acts committed by police - Complaint submitted by the brother of the presumed victim - Violation of article 7.2 (Right to personal liberty) - Rejection based on articles 5, 25 and 4 - Compensation. |
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Velásquez Rodríguez Case (No. 9) |
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| Date:
17/8/1990 |
| Decision-making body:
Inter-American Court of Human Rights |
| Legal reference:
Velásquez Rodríguez, Interpretation of the Compensatory Damages Judgement (Art. 67 American Convention on Human Rights), IACHR Series C. N°09, August 17, 1990. (See also Nos. 1, 4, 7) |
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Arbitrary arrest and detention - Disappearance - Exhaustion of local remedies - Violation of articles 7 (Right to personal liberty), 5 (Right to physical integrity) and 4 (Right to life) - Compensation. |
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Godínez Cruz Case (No. 10) |
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| Date:
17/8/1990 |
| Decision-making body:
Inter-American Court of Human Rights |
| Legal reference:
Godínez Cruz, Interpretation of the Compensatory Damages Judgement (Art. 67 American Convention on Human Rights). IACHR Series C. N°10, August 17, 1990. (See also Nos. 3, 5, 8) |
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Disappearance - Violation of articles 7 (Right to personal liberty), 5 (Right to physical integrity) and 4 (Right to life) - Compensation. |
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Velásquez Rodríguez Case (No. 7) |
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| Date:
21/7/1989 |
| Decision-making body:
Inter-American Court of Human Rights |
| Legal reference:
Velásquez Rodríguez, Compensatory Damage (Art. 63(1) American Convention on Human Rights), IACHR Series C. N°07, July 21, 1989. (See also Nos. 1, 4, 9) |
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Arbitrary arrest and detention - Disappearance - Exhaustion of local remedies - Violation of articles 7 (Right to personal liberty), 5 (Right to physical integrity) and 4 (Right to life) - Compensation. |
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Godínez Cruz Case (No. 8) |
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| Date:
21/7/1989 |
| Decision-making body:
Inter-American Court of Human Rights |
| Legal reference:
Godínez Cruz, Compensatory Damages (Art. 63(1) American Convention on Human Rights). IACHR Series C. N°08, July 21, 1989. (See also Nos. 3, 5, 10) |
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Disappearance - Violation of articles 7 (Right to personal liberty), 5 (Right to physical integrity) and 4 (Right to life) - Compensation. |
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Fairén Garbi and Solís Corrales Case (No. 6) |
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| Date:
15/3/1989 |
| Decision-making body:
Inter-American Court of Human Rights |
| Legal reference:
Fairén Garbi and Solís Corrales, Decision and Judgement. Series C. N°06, March 15, 1989. (See also No. 2) |
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Disappearance - Lack of proof establishing a link between the disappearance and government practice concerning disappearance - No particular involvement by the disappeared in an activity susceptible to government reprisals. |
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Godínez Cruz Case (No. 5) |
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| Date:
20/1/1989 |
| Decision-making body:
Inter-American Court of Human Rights |
| Legal reference:
Godínez Cruz, Decision and Judgement. IACHR Series C. N°05, January 20, 1989. (See also Nos. 3, 8, 10) |
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Disappearance - Violation of articles 7 (Right to personal liberty), 5 (Right to physical integrity) and 4 (Right to life) - Compensation. |
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Velásquez Rodríguez Case (No.1) |
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| Date:
26/6/1987 |
| Decision-making body:
Inter-American Court of Human Rights |
| Legal reference:
Velásquez Rodríguez, Preliminary Objections, IACHR Series C. N°01, June 26, 1987. (See also Nos. 4, 7, 9) |
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Arbitrary arrest and detention - Disappearance - Exhaustion of local remedies - Violation of articles 7 (Right to personal liberty), 5 (Right to physical integrity) and 4 (Right to life) - Compensation. |
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Fairén Garbi and Solís Corrales Case (No. 2) |
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| Date:
26/6/1987 |
| Decision-making body:
Inter-American Court of Human Rights |
| Legal reference:
Fairén Garbi and Solís Corrales, Preliminary Objections. Series C. N°02, June 26, 1987. (See also No. 6) |
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Disappearance - Lack of proof establishing a link between the disappearance and government practice concerning disappearance - No particular involvement by the disappeared in an activity susceptible to government reprisals. |
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| Case Law
Websites |
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Inter-american Commission of Human Rights |
| Languages:
English French Portuguese Spanish |
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Official website of the Commission - Reports - Case-Law |
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INTERIGHTS, the International Centre for the Legal Protection of Human Rights |
| Languages:
English |
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International Human Rights Law Database (reports highlighting decisions of international human rights tribunals and bodies) - Commonwealth Human Rights Case Law Database (summaries of recent human rights decisions from national courts) |
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Repertorio de Jurisprudencia del Sistema Interamericano de Derechos Humanos |
| Languages:
Spanish |
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Directory of the case law of the Inter-American Court 1980 - 1997. |
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| Reports |
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Enhancing Canada's Role in the OAS: Canadian Adherence to the American Convention on Human Rights |
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Standing Senate Committee on Human Rights / Comité sénatorial permanent des droits de la personne |
Date:
5/2003 |
| Reference:
- |
| Source:
Standing Senate Committee on Human Rights |
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In November 2002, the Senate Standing Committee on Human Rights received a second mandate to study and report on Canada's possible adherence to the American Convention on Human Rights. The role of the Committee was to review Canadian participation in the Inter-American system for the protection of human rights and make recommendations on whether or not Canada should ratify the American Convention on Human Rights.
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| Books |
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El futuro de la Corte Interamericana de Derechos Humanos |
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Antônio Augusto CANçADO TRINDADE - Manuel VENTURA ROBLES |
| Reference:
San José, Costa Rica, Corte Interamericana de Derechos Humanos, 2003 |
| Languages:
Spanish |
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The future of the Inter-American Court of Human Rights |
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La nueva dimensión de las necesidades de protección del ser humano en el inicio del siglo XXI |
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Antônio Augusto CANçADO TRINDADE - Jaime RUIZ DE SANTIAGO |
| Reference:
San José, Costa Rica, Corte Interamerican de Derechos Humanos, 2003 |
| Languages:
Spanish |
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The new dimension of the need of protection of the human being at the dawn of the 21st Century |
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Regional Human Rights |
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Alfred GLENN MOWER |
| Reference:
New York - Westport, Connecticut - London, Studies in Human Rights, Number 12, Greenwood Press, 1991 |
| Languages:
English |
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A comparative study of the West European and Inter-American Systems |
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Code de droit international des droits de l'homme |
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Olivier DE SCHUTTER - Françoise TULKENS - Sébastien VAN DROOGHENBROECK |
| Reference:
Bruxelles, Bruylant, 2003 |
| Languages:
French |
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2nd edition (updated to May 1st, 2003) of this collection of the main international instruments (as well universal as regional) regarding the protection of fundamental human rights. |
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La Cour interaméricaine des droits de l'homme: Analyse de la jurisprudence consultative et contentieuse |
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Ioannis PANOUSSIS - Hélène TIGROUDJA |
| Reference:
Bruxelles, Collection Droit et Justice n°41, Bruylant, 2003 |
| Languages:
French |
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The Inter-American Court of Human Rights - Analysis of the "jurisprudence". |
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El Sistema Interamericano de Proteccion de los Derechos Humanos en el Umbral del Siglo XXI |
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Corte Interamericana de Derechos Humanos Ed. |
| Reference:
San José, Costa Rica, ISBN 9977-36-092-8, Corte Interamericana de Derechos Humanos, 2001 |
| Languages:
Spanish |
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The inter-American system of human rights at the dawn of the XXI Century. |
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La jurisprudencia de la Corte Interamericana de Derechos Humanos |
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Sergio Garcia Ramirez Ed. |
| Reference:
Mexico, ISBN 968-36-9758-5, Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico, 2001 |
| Languages:
Spanish |
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Case Law of the Inter-American Court of Human Rights up to November 2001 |
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Protecting Human Rights in the Americas: Cases and Materials |
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Thomas Buergenthal & Dinah Shelton Ed. |
| Reference:
Strasbourg, ISBN 3-88357-122-9, N.P. Engel Publisher, 1995 |
| Languages:
English |
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This book focuses on the inter-American legal norms, institutions and procedures concerned with human rights. The developing jurisprudence of the inter-American Court is emphasized. |
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| Periodicals |
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Actualité et Droit International |
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| Reference:
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| Contact:
despretz@ridi.org |
http://www.ridi.org/adi/ |
| Languages:
French |
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E-journal of international news legal analysis.
Articles (archive from 1998, quick search), chronicles and cases, discussions, international news, announcements. Useful links. |
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Human Rights Brief - Center for Human Rights and Humanitarian Law |
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| Reference:
Washington, Washington College of Law |
| Contact:
hrbrief@wcl.american.edu |
http://www.wcl.american.edu/hrbrief/ |
| Languages:
English |
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The Human Rights Brief reports about developments in international human rights and humanitarian law, as well as provides concise legal analysis of current human rights issues.
Search by Volume / Issue / Title / Author. Archive since Spring 1994. |
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| Human Rights
Actors |
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Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) |
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http://www.cidh.oas.org/ |
Type:International or Regional Organization |
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The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) is one of two bodies in the inter-American system for the promotion and protection of human rights. |
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Inter-American Court of Human Rights (IACHR) |
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http://www.corteidh.or.cr/ |
Type:International or Regional Organization |
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Autonomous judicial institution of the Inter-American system of human rights. Its objective is to apply and interpret the American Convention on Human Rights. It was established with the intention of resolving cases of alleged violations. |
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Inter-American Institute of Human Rights (IIDH/IIHR) |
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http://www.iidh.ed.cr/en_index.htm |
Type:Research / Education |
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"The Inter-American Institute of Human Rights is an international institution devoted to education, promotion and research in the field of human rights in the Americas". Created under an agreement between the IACHR and the Republic of Costa Rica. |
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Organization of American States (OAS) |
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http://www.oas.org |
Type:International or Regional Organization |
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Priorities: Strengthening freedom of speech and thought as a basic human right; Promoting greater participation by civil society in decision-making;
Addressing the problem of illegal drugs; and
Supporting a Free Trade Area of the Americas. |
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