99. In the circumstances, the Court finds that the Applicant was denied the right to be heard and to defend himself in respect of Criminal Case Number 321 of 1996. IL. The alleged Inordinate Delay in the Appellate and Review Proceedings 100. The Applicant alleges that there has been an inordinate delay in the hearing or determination of his Notice for Review of the judgment of the Court of Appeal. 101. The Respondent states that the alleged delays in the Applicant's Appeals have been caused by the Applicant and that he has been afforded ample opportunity to keep pursuing The Respondent avers that the Applicant even his appeal. received guidance from the Court on how to seek extension of time to file his Notice of Appeal out of time. The Respondent maintains that their records do not show that the Applicant filed any application for review. 102. which The applicable law in this regard is Article 7(1)(d) of the Charter provides for ‘The right to be tried within a reasonable time by. an impartial court or tribunal.” in determining whether this right has been violated, the Court has to assess whether the trial was concluded within a reasonable time. The standards to be applied in this regard have been set out in jurisprudence. defend himself personally or engage his own counsel within the time period established by law Ly} 40 == \ nee