where there is tolerance of a culture of impunity. All investigation must be prompt, impartial, thorough and transparent. c. Other issues to be considered include in appropriate cases, accountability, investigation and where necessary appropriate criminal prosecution. Accountability also encompasses measures such as reparation, ensuring non –repetition, disciplinary action, making the truth known, institutional review and where applicable reform. d. Finally, reparation should be proportional to the gravity of the violations and the harm suffered. Victims should be treated with respect and appropriate measures should be taken to ensure their safety. These are in a nutshell the principles to be adopted by a Court in appropriate cases regarding a complaint of the violation of the right to life. Transparency must be part of accountability. In the determination of this case the Court adopts the principles enunciated above as its own. Juxtaposing the facts of this case with the law enunciated above, what will be the result? First, it is not in dispute that the Applicant’s son was admitted by the Nigeria Defence Academy, an Institution of the Defendant for training for a career in its 23