Adjudication of Sexual Crimes Vis -a-Vis the Due process Guarantees of the Accused in Ethiopia
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2020-05
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Addis Ababa Unversity
Abstract
This thesis examines the due process rights of the accused in the adjudication of sexual crime
cases in the Ethiopian criminal justice system. It explores the legal and practical gaps of
sexual crimes cases investigation and court proceeding in the judicial system. Using a human
rights-based approach, which is anchored for international human rights principles and
mechanisms, this thesis examines how these principles and mechanisms can remedy violations
of the rights of accused in sexual crimes. The women and child justice sector professionals and
institutions are the focus of this study. This thesis accordingly found out that there is a weak
production of evidence and technologically in advanced investigation system .In addition lack of
corroboration of evidence in sexual crime cases creates a heavy challenge on the accused to
defend his/her case . This thesis concludes that a human rights based approach will be an
efficient and effective strategy to pressure the government of Ethiopia to take the necessary
legislative, administrative and judicial measures to ensure the rights of the accused. These
measures will ensure the rights of the accused in the criminal justice process and enhances
Ethiopia’s compliance with its international human rights obligations.