The Implementation of the Findings of the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights

1. Introduction; 2. Soft/hard, binding/non-binding: a useful distinction?; 3. Concepts of implementation, compliance and follow-up; 4. Range and status of findings from the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights; 5. The 'use' of the African Commission findings at the national, regional and international levels; 6. Follow-up and implementation at the national level; 7. What role should the African Commission play in following up its own findings?; 8. The relationship with the African Court; 9. The role of the African Union; 10. Conclusion; Appendix I. African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights; Appendix II. Protocol to the African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights Establishing the African Court on Human and Peoples' Rights; Appendix III. Rules of Procedure of the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights; Appendix IV. Resolution on the Importance of the Implementation of the Recommendations of the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights by States Parties.