The preliminary rounds were held on 02 and 03 July at the Faculty of Law, University of Botswana, the preliminary rounds involve all participating teams arguing the hypothetical case four times: twice as Applicants and twice as Respondents. The rounds are held separately in English, French and Portuguese and panels of judges made up of law lecturers (faculty representatives) and other human rights law experts.
Scores were awarded based on the following criteria:
- Knowledge of facts
- Articulation and correct analysis of issues
- Familiarity with international law, with preference for African authorities
- Persuasiveness
- Ingenuity
- Organisation
- Ability to respond to questions
The scores were verified and audited by Mr Edouard Jacot Guilarmod, Member of the Advisory Board of the Centre for Human Rights and Chartered Accountant. After the perusal of the score sheets by participants, the finalists who were proceeding to the final round were announced.
The finalists are:
Respondents:
- Universidade Zambeze, Moçambique
- Makerere University, Uganda
- University of Pretoria, South Africa
Applicants:
- University of Nairobi, Kenya
- University of Namibia
- Université Félix Houphouët, Côte d'Ivoire
Congratulations to all the teams that participated in the #AfricanMoot2019. The Centre for Human Rights congratulates all your efforts.
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