SADC leaders unlawfully undermine regional tribunal, say legal groups :: Mmegi Online

JOHANNESBURG: Heads of State from the Southern African Development Community (SADC) have unlawfully sabotaged the SADC Tribunal and undermined the right of citizens to access justice, according to a legal opinion submitted on Friday by a group of respected legal and human rights organisations.

The opinion contends that SADC leaders - particularly at the last Heads of State Summit in Windhoek - have deliberately undermined the Tribunal by violating regional laws and acting unconstitutionally.

"SADC leaders have unlawfully ensured that the Tribunal - a critical legal institution - can no longer function, leaving citizens without legal remedy at the regional level," said Nicole Fritz, Director of the Southern Africa Litigation Centre. "Instead of abiding by SADC laws, our leaders have willingly and unanimously violated them - and violated our right to access justice as well."

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SADC leaders unlawfully undermine regional tribunal, say legal groups

JOHANNESBURG: Heads of State from the Southern African Development Community (SADC) have unlawfully sabotaged the SADC Tribunal and undermined the right of citizens to access justice, according to a legal opinion submitted on Friday by a group of respected legal and human rights organisations.

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