2. That the subjection of the 4th and 5th Applicants to torture , inhuman and degrading treatment violates their rights under Article 5 of the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights and Article 7 of the ICCPR. 3. Directs the Defendants to immediately repeal and /or amend its laws (the subject matter of this application) in line with its obligations under international law especially Article 1 of the African Charter on Human and Peoples Rights, the ICCPR and the ECOWAS Revised Treaty. 4. ORDERS the Defendant to pay the 4th and 5th Applicants the sum of 2 million Gambian Dalasi each for the violation of their human rights including the right to freedom of expression and the right to freedom from torture. 5. ORDERS the Defendant to pay the sum of 1 million Gambian Dalasi each to the 2nd and 3rd Applicants as damages for the violation of their rights by the Defendant. AS TO COSTS Cost is awarded against the Defendants. Such costs to be assessed by the Registry of the Court. The Court thanks the Amicus Curae for the insightful submission that have assisted this Court in taking an informed Decision. Thus made adjudges and pronounced in a public hearing this 13th day of February 2018. 57