Protocol on the African Human Rights Court 45 Article 21: Presidency of the Court 1. The Court shall elect its President and one Vice-President for a period of two years. They may be re-elected only once. 2. The President shall perform judicial functions on a full-time basis and shall reside at the seat of the Court. 3. The functions of the President and the Vice-President shall be set out in the Rules of Procedure of the Court. Article 22: Exclusion If a judge is a national of any state which is a party to a case submitted to the Court, that judge shall not hear the case. Article 23: Quorum The Court shall examine cases brought before it, if it has a quorum of at least seven judges. Article 24: Registry of the Court 1. The Court shall appoint its own Registrar and other staff of the registry from among nationals of member states of the OAU according to the Rules of Procedure. 2. The office and residence of the Registrar shall be at the place where the Court has its seat. Article 25: Seat of the Court 1. The Court shall have its seat at the place determined by the Assembly from among state parties to this Protocol. However, it may convene in the territory of any member state of the OAU when the majority of the Court considers it desirable, and with the prior consent of the state concerned. 2. The seat of the Court may be changed by the Assembly after due consultation with the Court. Article 26: Evidence 1. The Court shall hear submissions by all parties and if deemed necessary, hold an enquiry. The states concerned shall assist by providing relevant facilities for the efficient handling of the case. 2. The Court may receive written and oral evidence including expert testimony and shall make its decision on the basis of such evidence. Article 27: Findings 1. If the Court finds that there has been violation of a human or peoples’ right, it shall make appropriate orders to remedy the violation, including the payment of fair compensation or reparation. 2. In cases of extreme gravity and urgency, and when necessary to avoid irreparable harm to persons, the Court shall adopt such provisional measures as it deems necessary. Article 28: Judgment 1. The Court shall render its judgment within ninety (90) days of having completed its deliberations. 2. The judgment of the Court decided by majority shall be final and not subject to appeal. 3. Without prejudice to sub-article 2 above, the Court may review its decision in the light of new evidence under conditions to be set out in the Rules of Procedure. 4. The Court may interpret its own decision.