PROTOCOL TO OPERATIONALISE THE EXTENDED JURISDICTION OF THE EAST AFRICAN COURT OF JUSTICE — Rwanda law | Esheria

PROTOCOL TO OPERATIONALISE THE EXTENDED JURISDICTION OF THE EAST AFRICAN COURT OF JUSTICE

This text says the East African Court of Justice may have additional jurisdiction, including original, appellate, and human rights jurisdiction, as determined by the Council, and that Partner States agreed to conclude a protocol to operationalize that extended jurisdiction.

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Rwanda
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mul
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This text says the East African Court of Justice may have additional jurisdiction, including original, appellate, and human rights jurisdiction, as determined by the Council, and that Partner States agreed to conclude a protocol to operationalize that extended jurisdiction. This article defines key terms used in the Protocol, including “Community,” “Council,” “Court,” and “Treaty.” This provision says the Protocol extends the Court’s jurisdiction to trade and investment matters. The Court has jurisdiction over certain trade and investment disputes linked to East African Community implementation instruments. Partner States may amend the Protocol in line with the referenced rules.