41 . On 18 May 2015, the Court, after having examined the Applicants' request, decided that given the circumstances of the case, their presence was not necessary. 42. On 20 May 2015, both Parties submitted bundles of documents which included trial proceedings from the trial courts and lists of authorities for consideration, whilst seeking the Court's leave to submit additional evidence after the closure of proceedings, under Rule 50. 43. On 21 May 2015, public hearing took place at the seat of the Court in Arusha, during which the Parties made oral submissions and responded to questions put by the Court. VI. Prayers of the Parties (i) Applicants' prayers 44. In their Application of 23 July 2013, the Applicants "pray(ed) to the African Court on Human and Peoples' Rights to regain these rights which were violated by the Respondent State". They also prayed for: (a) Restoration of their rights which were violated with regard to the allegations made in this Application; and (b) An Order for reparation to remedy the violations with regard to the allegations made in the Application. 45. In their reply of 31 March 2014, to the Respondent's Response to the Application, the Applicants emphasized that their main complaint is the delay by the Respondent in dealing with the matters they are facing within the national justice system, being Criminal case No. 2 of 2006 and Criminal Application No. 16 of 2006. They state that even though they have made a number of Applications to stay proceedings against them, none of these Applications was granted, it is therefore not an excuse for the 13