general damages, the circumstances of each case must be thoroughly examined since the object of such an award is only to ensure “just satisfaction” and no more. In this application, the Plaintiff has not demonstrated any special pecuniary damages he suffered as a result of the violation of his rights. The closest he came to in that direction was when he alleged that he has not been able to secure employment as a result of his conviction by the Defendant. He was granted a remission of sentence by the Defendant after serving part of his sentence. In consonance with the object of human rights instruments, in cases where the abuse has already taken place, restoration of the rights in question is paramount. In this case, the Court is mindful of the fact the claims of the Plaintiff’s inability to secure employment will be substantially ironed out by the findings of this Court in this judgement. The Court considers that as enough “just satisfaction” to the Plaintiff. The time spent by the plaintiff in prison when he was wrongfully tried and sentenced [though he has been cleared of any stigma and cannot now be described as an ex-convict] is the major concern of this court for which he must be compensated. The court will exercise its discretion to award him nominal damages, having regard to the circumstances of this case. The plaintiff is awarded compensatory damages of One Hundred and Fifty Thousand United Stated Dollars [US$150 000.00] or its equivalent in Dalasi, The Gambian currency. The prayer for payment of successful Attorney’s fees will equally receive a favorable consideration by the Court since the Plaintiff has been unemployed after his removal from office and may be financially constrained in footing the bills of his attorney and the costs of this litigation. Under this head, the plaintiff is also 35