149. The Court, therefore, dismisses the Applicants’ prayer that the Court
quashes their conviction and sentence and order their release from prison.
IX.
COSTS
150. Rule 32(2) of the Rules of Court stipulate that, “Unless otherwise decided
by the Court, each party shall bear its own costs, if any”.48
151. The First Applicant prays the Court to order the Respondent State bear the
costs.
152. The Respondent State submits that the costs associated with the instant
Applications should be borne by the Applicants.
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153. The Court reiterates its jurisprudence that reparations may include legal
costs and other costs incurred in the international proceedings. Further, it is
up to the Applicant to provide justifications and proof any cost incurred.
154. The Court holds that in the instant case, there is no reason for it to depart
from the provisions of Rule 32(2) of the Rules and, consequently, rules that
each Party shall bear its own costs.
X.
OPERATIVE PART
155. For these reasons:
THE COURT,
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Rule 30(2) of the Rules of Court, 2 June 2010.
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