Unanimously, On Jurisdiction i. Dismisses, the objection to its personal jurisdiction; ii. Declares that it has jurisdiction. On Admissibility iii. Dismisses the objections to the admissibility of the Application under Articles 56(2), 56(5), 56(6), and 56(7) of the Charter except in relation to Sub-Section 148(5)(a) of the CPA; iv. Declares the Application admissible in relation to the claims under Sub-Sections 148(5)(b)-(e) of the CPA. On Merits v. Finds the violation of Article 2 of the Charter by virtue of the operation of Sub-Sections 148(5)(b) and (e) of the CPA; vi. Finds the violation of Article 7(1) and 7(1)(b) of the Charter by virtue of the operation of Sub-section 148(5)(b) and (c) of the CPA; vii. Finds the violation of Article 1 by virtue of the operation of Subsections 148(5)(b), (c) and (e) of the CPA. On Reparations viii. Dismisses the request for an order for release of all persons charged with unbailable offences; ix. Orders the Respondent State to take all necessary constitutional and legislative measures, within a reasonable time, and in any case not exceeding two (2) years, to ensure that Section 148(5) of the CPA is amended and aligned with the provisions of the Charter to eliminate, violations of the Charter; 41

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