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Prevention and Suppression of Trafficking in Persons and Smuggling of Persons Proclamation No. 1178-2020 (Ethiopia)

Ethiopia’s Anti-Trafficking and Smuggling Law: Proclamation No. 1178/2020
Discover Ethiopia’s comprehensive legal framework against human trafficking and smuggling. Proclamation No. 1178/2020 details criminal offenses, harsh penalties, and robust victim protection measures including legal aid, shelter, repatriation, and a dedicated Victim Protection and Rehabilitation Fund. Learn how Ethiopia combats these crimes through a strong domestic and international legal approach.

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Prevention and Suppression of Terrorism Crimes Proclamation No. 1176-2020 (Ethiopia)

Prevention and Suppression of Terrorism Crimes Proclamation No. 1176/2020 (Ethiopia)

Introduction and Rationale:
The new Proclamation (No. 1176/2020) was enacted to address the perceived “gaps in content and implementation” of its predecessor, Proclamation No. 652/2001, which had “adverse effects on the rights and freedoms of citizens.

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The Legal Effect of Relief Beyond Sought by the Parties: Cassation Case No. 252647

Ethiopia: Cassation Court Rules Against Granting Relief Beyond Party’s Request in Land Dispute
Explore Cassation Case No. 252647, where the Federal Supreme Court Cassation Bench addressed the principle of ultra petita (judging beyond what was sought by the parties). In a land dispute, lower appellate courts ordered the applicants to vacate 27 square meters, despite the respondent only requesting vacation of 1.30 meters by 2 meters. The Cassation Court reversed this, emphasizing that judgments must be limited to the relief explicitly requested by the parties, citing Civil Procedure Code Article 182/2 and previous cassation interpretations, thereby correcting a fundamental error of law.

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