the Applicants, the documents pertaining to their arrest suggested that the Cannabis Sativa weighed Two hundred and ninety kilogrammes (290kgs) while the evidence tendered following examination by the government chemist suggested that the weight was Three hundred seventeen two hundred sixty-eight point sixty-nine (317 268.69 grams). They also submit that the evidence did not clearly establish the type of bags in which the Cannabis Sativa was found. * 58. For its part, the Respondent State disputes the Applicants’ arguments and submits that this issue was also raised by the Applicants before the Court of Appeal which interrogated the matter and dismissed the allegations. According to the Respondent State, “the Applicants were represented by counsel and when the Court of Appeal showed counsel how the weight of the drugs had been resolved during trial to be 317 68.69 grammes, defence counsel abandoned the ground of appeal as the matter had been resolved.” *** 59. The Court recalls that Article 7(1) of the Charter provides as follows: 1. Every individual shall have the right to have his cause heard. This comprises: a. The right to an appeal to competent national organs against acts of violating his fundamental rights as recognized and guaranteed by conventions, laws, regulations and customs in force; b. The right to be presumed innocent until proved guilty by a competent court or tribunal; c. The right to defence, including the right to be defended by counsel of his choice; d. The right to be tried within a reasonable time by an impartial court or tribunal. 16