Tracking cases that protect freedom of expression, association, and assembly
Topic: Freedom of expression
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Kushal Devi Seenauth-Sohun v. The Commissioner of Police and Others
This case discusses the unlawful arrest, detention, and imprisonment of Kushal Devi Seenauth-Sohun over a Facebook post criticizing the government’s actions towards the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Center for Strategic Litigation & another v. Tanzania
The case discusses the Tanzanian government’s attempts to block citizens’ access to justice by suppressing the activities of civil society organizations that engage in public interest litigation. It addresses that part of the Basic Rights and Duties Enforcement Act as amended by the Written Laws (Miscellaneous Amendment) No.3 Act of 2020 are unconstitutional, for violating…
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Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights and Media Institute of Southern Africa v. The Minister of State in the President’s office responsible for National Security and others
On January 14, 2019, the Zimbabwe government imposed an internet shutdown in response to protests that erupted after the president raised fuel prices by 150 percent. The shutdown lasted for a week, which prompted the NGOs Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights and Media Institute of Southern Africa to file a case before the High Court…