Non-pecuniary reparations
xi.
Dismisses the Applicant’s prayers to set aside his conviction, and
sentence; and order his release;
xii.
Orders the Respondent State to take all necessary constitutive
and legislative measures, within a reasonable time, and in any
case not exceeding two years, to ensure that the Legal Aid Act
2017, is amended and fully aligned with the provisions of the
Charter and ICCPR.
On publication of the judgment
xiii. Orders the Respondent State to publish this Judgment, within a
period of three months from the date of notification, on the
websites of the Judiciary, and the Ministry for Constitutional and
Legal Affairs, and ensure that the text of the Judgment is
accessible for at least one year after the date of publication.
On implementation and reporting
xiv. Orders the Respondent State to submit to it, within six months from
the date of notification of this Judgment, a report on the status of
implementation of the orders set forth herein and thereafter, every
six months until the Court considers that there has been full
implementation thereof.
On costs
xv.
Decides that each Party shall bear its own costs.
Signed:
Modibo SACKO, Vice President;
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