put into practice

Biya put into practice the adage of divide and rule to stay at the top, Cameroonian political scientist Stephane Akoa said.

"What is lacking since a very, very long time," says Volcere, "is good governance, transparency and accountability. If that is put into practice then we are 50% there."

The national inquiry will be watched closely to again see if its recommendations are put into practice.

However, she said questions remained about how the judgment would be put into practice in a way that protects women and allows trans people to live with "dignity" and in safety.

And the government has said there is already guidance on how schools can restrict the use of phones, which head teachers can decide how to put into practice.