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Penal Code

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Title 3 › Chapter 2 (1)
Section 84 of the Penal Code — Lawful Defence
In French Légitime défense
criminal responsibility shall arise from an act dictated by the immediate necessity of defence of the person acting or of any other person, or of any right…other, against an unlawful infringement: Provided that the means of defence be proportionate to the seriousness of the infringement threatened. (2) Intentional killing shall be proportionate
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Title 1 › Chapter 1 (6)
Section 109 of the Penal Code — Defence Secret
purposes of this Code a defence secret shall mean any information of whatever kind liable to assist hostile undertakings against the Republic and not already made public
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Section 105 of the Penal Code — Prejudice Punishable with Ten Years
otherwise than in order to surrender it to a foreign power, acquires a defence secret, or reveals such secret to a person not entitled to know…processes, where advantage could be taken of such collection to injure the defence of the nation ; 3. intrudes by any deceitful means into any installation, ship, aircraft
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Section 106 of the Penal Code — Prejudice Punishable with Five Years
agents of a foreign power a course of communication liable to injure the defence or diplomatic position of the Republic ; 2. Within the territory of the Republic…communicates to a foreign power or its agents any invention connected with the defence of the nation, or any information, study or process regarding such an invention
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Section 103 of the Penal Code — Other Felonies Punishable with Death
agents any troops, territory, installations or equipment employed in the defence of the nation, or any defence secret, or who in whatever manner acquires such a secret with…surrender it to a foreign power, c) with intent to injure the defence of the nation, damages any construction, installation or equipment, or commits any malpractice liable
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Section 108 of the Penal Code — Wartime
In French Temps de guerre
joins in any undertaking to spread alarm and despondency in the defence forces or in the nation, with intent thereby to injure the defence of the nation…time of war commits any act of any kind liable to injure the defence of the nation shall, if no higher penalty be provided, be punished with imprisonment
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Section 107 of the Penal Code — Failure to Report
In French Non-dénonciation
citizen who in time of peace fails to inform the defence, administrative or legal authorities, so soon as he comes to know of it, of any activity liable…injure the defence of the nation shall be punished as under the last foregoing Section
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Labour Code

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Title 2 › Chapter 1 (1)
Section 3 of the Labour Code — The law recognizes the right of workers and employers, without distinction whatsoever, to set up freely and without prior authorization (trade unions or employers' associations), associations for the study, defence, promotion and protection of their interests, particularly those of an economic, industrial, commercial or agricultural nature, and for the social, economic, cultural and moral advancement of their members.
All activity by such unions and associations which is not connected with
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Title 7 › Chapter 1 (1)
Section 110 of the Labour Code
officials or officers specially appointed for that purpose whenever the interests of national defence preclude the admittance of personnel not belonging the the establishments concerned. (2) Such appointments…Republic on the joint proposal of the minister in charge of defence and the minister in charge of labour. (3) In any case, persons exercising such monitoring functions
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Convention of 28 July 1951 to the Status of Refugees

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Chapter 3 (1)
Section 18 of the Convention of 28 July 1951 to the Status of Refugees — Self-employment
The Contracting States shall accord to a refugee lawfully in their territory
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International Covenant of 16 December 1966 on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights

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Title 1 (1)
Section 1 of the International Covenant of 16 December 1966 on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights
peoples have the right of self-determination. By virtue of that right they freely determine their political status and freely pursue their economic, social and cultural development…present Covenant, including those having responsibility for the administration of Non-Self-Governing and Trust Territories, shall promote the realization of the right of self-determination, and shall
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International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights

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Section 1 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights
peoples have the right of self-determination. By virtue of that right they freely determine their political status and freely pursue their eco nomic, social and cultural development…present Covenant, including those having respon sibility for the administration of Non-Self-Governing and Trust Territories, shall promote the realization of the right of self-determination
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Title 0 (1)
Section 14 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights
have adequate time and facilities for the preparation of his defence and to communicate with counsel of his own choosing; (c) To be tried without undue delay
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International Convention of 25 August 1924 for the Unification of Certain Rules of Law relating to Bills of Lading

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Section 13 of the International Convention of 25 August 1924 for the Unification of Certain Rules of Law relating to Bills of Lading
acceptance of the present Convention does not include any or all of the self-governing dominions, or of the colonies, overseas possessions, protectorates or territories under their sovereignty…authority, and they may subsequently accede separately on behalf of any self-governing dominion, colony, overseas possession, protectorate or territory excluded in their declaration. They may also denounce
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International Convention of 10 April 1926 for the Unification of Certain Rules of Law relating to Maritime Liens and Mortgages, 1926

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Section 19 of the International Convention of 10 April 1926 for the Unification of Certain Rules of Law relating to Maritime Liens and Mortgages, 1926
acceptance of the present Convention does not include any or all of the self-governing dominions, or of the colonies, overseas possession, protectorates, or territories under their sovereignty…authority, and they may subsequently accede separately on behalf of any self-governing dominion, colony, overseas possession, protectorate or territory excluded in their declaration. They may also denounce
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Treaty of 18 october 1983 establishing the Economic Community of Central African States

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Chapter 2 (1)
Section 4 of the Treaty of 18 october 1983 establishing the Economic Community of Central African States
Community to promote and strengthen harmonious cooperation and balanced and self-sustained development in all fields of economic and social activity, particularly in the fields of industry, transport…science and technology and the movement of persons, in order to achieve collective self-reliance, raise the standard of living of its peoples, increase and maintain economic stability
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Law no2017/12 of 12 July 2017 to lay down the Code of Military Justice.

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Section 8 of the Law no2017/12 of 12 July 2017 to lay down the Code of Military Justice. — The Military Tribunal shall have
platforms; (e) offences committed by servicemen or civi- lian personnel serving in the defence forces, with or without civilian co-offenders or accomplices, in a military establishment…civilian judicial officer, the 2 (two) Assessors must be members of the defence forces. II - Competence
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Section 7 of the Law no2017/12 of 12 July 2017 to lay down the Code of Military Justice.
civilian judicial officer, the 2 (two) Assessors must be members of the defence forces. II - Competence
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Section 17 of the Law no2017/12 of 12 July 2017 to lay down the Code of Military Justice. — The Exa.mining Magistrate
members of the bench should, for those who aremembers of the Defence Forces, hayeat least the rank of the suspect, the accused, or the most senior defendant
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Law No 2019/024 of 24 december 2019 bill to institute the general code of regional and local authorities

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Title 1 › Chapter 3 (1)
Section 16 of the Law No 2019/024 of 24 december 2019 bill to institute the general code of regional and local authorities
Local authorities shall exercise their powers within the bounds of national defence interests. (2) The exercise of the powers provided for by this law shall not bar State…State authorities to perform their duties in matters of security, civil or military defence, in accordance with the laws and regulations in force
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Title 3 › Chapter 2 (1)
Section 34 of the Law No 2019/024 of 24 december 2019 bill to institute the general code of regional and local authorities
shall be taken after consulting the regional council, except for purposes of national defence or for maintaining law and order. In the latter case, the State shall notify
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Title 3 › Chapter 3 (1)
Section 36 of the Law No 2019/024 of 24 december 2019 bill to institute the general code of regional and local authorities
Regional Council and the Municipal Council concerned shall be sought, save where national defence or public order requirements dictate otherwise. (3) The decision referred to in sub-section
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Law n°2014/016 of 18 July 2014 laying down the Standing Orders of the National Assembly

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Chapter 6 (1)
Section 21 of the Law n°2014/016 of 18 July 2014 laying down the Standing Orders of the National Assembly
Foreign Affairs Committee : treaties, international conventions, etc. (d) Committee on National Defence and Security: national defence, armed forces, gendarmerie, national security, military justice, fire brigade, etc. (e) Committee
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Constitution of the Republic of Cameroon

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Title 4 (2)
Section 26 of the Constitution of the Republic of Cameroon
insurance; 4. the duties and obligations of the citizen in respect of national defence requirements. (b) The status of persons and property ownership system: 1- nationality, status…regional and local authorities; 4- general rules governing the organization of national defence; 5- judicial organization and the creation of various types of courts; 6- the definition
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Section 35 of the Constitution of the Republic of Cameroon
terms of reference. (2) The Government shall, subject to the imperatives of national defence, the security of the State or the secrecy of criminal investigation, furnish any explanations
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United Nations Convention of 31 October 2003 against Corruption

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Chapter 3 (2)
Section 30 of the United Nations Convention of 31 October 2003 against Corruption
with its domestic law and with due regard to the rights of the defence, to seek to ensure that conditions imposed in connection with decisions on release pending…offences established in accordance with this Convention and of the applicable legal defences or other legal principles controlling the lawfulness of conduct is reserved to the domestic
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Section 32 of the United Nations Convention of 31 October 2003 against Corruption
proceedings against offenders in a manner not prejudicial to the rights of the defence
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Decree No. 2018/355 on common rules applicable to contracts by public corporations

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Chapter 5 (1)
Section 32 of the Decree No. 2018/355 on common rules applicable to contracts by public corporations
mutual agreement. They include, for the most part, contracts relating to national defence, security, and strategic interests of the State. (2) The contracts referred to in (1) above…purchase of equipment or supplies, and any services directly related to national defence, security, and the strategic interests of the State
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Public Contracts Code

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Title 3 › Chapter 3 › Section 5 (1)
Section 71 of the Public Contracts Code
contracts awarded by mutual agreement. They shall mostly concern contracts relating to national defence, security and the strategic interests of the State. (2) The contracts referred…shall concern the procurement of equipment, supplies or services directly related to national defence and security, and contracts for which the strategic interests of the State
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Criminal Procedure Code

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Book 3 › Title 1 › Chapter 4 (1)
Section 366 of the Criminal Procedure Code
that there is evidence to warrant the accused to be put to his defence, it shall put the following three options to him: (a) that he may make…statement in his defence not on oath; (b) that he may say nothing; or (c) that he may give evidence on oath as a witness. (2) The Presiding
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Book 1 › Title 1 (2)
Section 3 of the Criminal Procedure Code
absolute nullity when it is: (a) Prejudicial to the rights of the defence as defined by legal provisions in force; (b) Contrary to public policy. (2) Nullity
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Section 8 of the Criminal Procedure Code
trial where he shall be given all necessary guarantees for his defence. (2) The presumption of innocence shall apply to every suspect, defendant and accused
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Book 1 › Title 3 (1)
Section 37 of the Criminal Procedure Code
contact with his family, obtain legal advice, make arrangements for his defence, consult a doctor and receive medical treatment and take necessary steps to obtain his release
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LAW N° 2012/904 OF April 2012

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Section 1 of the LAW N° 2012/904 OF April 2012
French Republic and the Government of the Republic of Cameroon to establish a Defence Partnership, signed in Yaounde
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Acte uniforme portant organisation des procédures collectives d'apurement du passif

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Title 8 (1)
Section 1-1 of the Acte uniforme portant organisation des procédures collectives d'apurement du passif
This Uniform act shall govern any individual who is self-employed or engaged in a civil, commercial, handicraft or agricultural activity, a private legal entity as well
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International Labour Organisation Convention of 28 June 1930 concerning Forced or Compulsory Labour

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Section 2 of the International Labour Organisation Convention of 28 June 1930 concerning Forced or Compulsory Labour
forms part of the normal civic obligations of the citizens of a fully self-governing country; (c) any work or service exacted from any person as a consequence
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United Nations Convention against illicit traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances, 1988

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Section 3 of the United Nations Convention against illicit traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances, 1988
that the description of the offences to which it refers and of legal defences thereto is reserved to the domestic law of a Party and that such offences
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Law n°2014/15 of 18 July 2014 to lay down procedures for the functioning of Parliamentary Committees of enquiry.

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Chapter 3 (1)
Section 5 of the Law n°2014/15 of 18 July 2014 to lay down procedures for the functioning of Parliamentary Committees of enquiry.
with the exception of those covered by confidentiality or secrecy and concerning national defence, and internal or external security of the State. 3) The parliamentary Committee of enquiry
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Vienna Convention of 24 April 1963 on Consular Relations

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Chapter 1 › Section 1 (1)
Section 5 of the Vienna Convention of 24 April 1963 on Consular Relations
other reason, such nationals are unable at the proper time to assume the defence of their rights and interests; (j) transmitting judicial and extrajudicial documents or executing letters
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Chapter 2 › Section 1 (1)
Section 31 of the Vienna Convention of 24 April 1963 on Consular Relations
transport shall be immune from any form of requisition for purposes of national defence or public utility. If expropriation is necessary for such purposes, all possible steps shall
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Règlement d'arbitrage de la Cour Commune de Justice et d'Arbitrage

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Chapter 2 (2)
Section 6 of the Règlement d'arbitrage de la Cour Commune de Justice et d'Arbitrage — Response to the Notice
statement of the grounds and evidence upon which he will base his defence.. d) the response of the respondent as regards the issues raised in the request
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Section 24 of the Règlement d'arbitrage de la Cour Commune de Justice et d'Arbitrage — Decision as to the costs of the arbitration
Article 4 of the Treaty. b) Costs incurred by the parties for the defence of their claims, as assessed by the arbitrator upon the application therefor
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Protocol Additional to the Geneva Conventions of 12 August 1949, and relating to the Protection of Victims

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Title 2 (1)
Section 6 of the Protocol Additional to the Geneva Conventions of 12 August 1949, and relating to the Protection of Victims — Penal prosecutions
accused before and during his trial all necessary rights and means of defence; (b) no one shall be convicted of an offence except on the basis of individual
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ILO Convention of 26 June 1978 concerning Labour Administration Role, Functions and Organisation

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Section 7 of the ILO Convention of 26 June 1978 concerning Labour Administration Role, Functions and Organisation
engage outside help, sharecroppers and similar categories of agricultural workers; (b) self-employed workers who do not engage outside help, occupied in the informal sector as understood
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ILO Convention of 25 June 1963 Guarding of machinery

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Title 3 (1)
Section 13 of the ILO Convention of 25 June 1963 Guarding of machinery
competent authority so deter mines, apply to self-employed workers
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International Labour Organisation Convention of 9 July 1948 concerning Freedom of Association and Protection of the Right to Organise

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Title 3 (1)
Section 13 of the International Labour Organisation Convention of 9 July 1948 concerning Freedom of Association and Protection of the Right to Organise
Where the subject-matter of this Convention is within the self-governing powers of any non-metropolitan territory, the Member responsible for the international relations of that territory
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Convention of 9 July 1948 concerning the Organisation of the Employment Service

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Section 14 of the Convention of 9 July 1948 concerning the Organisation of the Employment Service
Where the subject matter of this Convention is within the self-governing powers of any non- metropolitan territory, the Member responsible for the international relations of that territory
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African Charter on Human and people’s Rights

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Title 1 › Chapter 1 (1)
Section 20 of the African Charter on Human and people’s Rights
right to existence. They shall have the unquestionable and inalienable right to self- determination. They shall freely determine their political status and shall pursue their economic and social
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Convention of 20 November 1989 on the Rights of the Child

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Title 1 (1)
Section 23 of the Convention of 20 November 1989 on the Rights of the Child
should enjoy a full and decent life, in conditions which ensure dignity, promote self-reliance and facilitate the child's active participation in the community. 2. States Parties
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ILO Convention of 28 June 1952 concerning Minimum Standards of Social Security

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Title 6 (1)
Section 32 of the ILO Convention of 28 June 1952 concerning Minimum Standards of Social Security
being presumed, in accordance with national laws or regulations, to be incapable of self-support
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