Declare that [it] is not vested with jurisdiction to adjudicate the matter before it. 18. In respect of admissibility, the Respondent State prays the Court to find that: i. … the Applicant has not met the admissibility [requirements] to fulfil the condition under Rule 40(5) of the Rules of Court or Article 56(5) and Article 6(2) of the Protocol; ii. … the Application is inadmissible; iii. … the Application be dismissed in accordance to Rule 38 of the Rules of Court; iv. … the cost of this Application be borne by the Applicant. 19. On merits and reparations, the Respondent State prays the Court to find that: i. [it] did not violate the provisions of Article 4 and 5 of the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights; ii. … the Application be dismissed for lack of merits; iii. … the Applicant continues to serve his sentence; iv. … the Applicant’s prayers be dismissed; v. V. … the cost of this Application be borne by the Applicant. JURISDICTION 20. The Court notes that pursuant to Article 3(1) of the Protocol: 1. the jurisdiction of the Court shall extend to all cases and disputes submitted to it concerning the interpretation and Application of the Charter, this Protocol and any other relevant human rights instruments ratified by the States concerned. 2. In the event of a dispute as to whether the court has jurisdiction, the Court shall decide. 5