BERNARD JUDGMENT OF 23 APRIL 1998 15 FOR THESE REASONS, THE COURT 1. Dismisses unanimously the Government’s preliminary objection; 2. Holds by eight votes to one that there has been no breach of Article 6 §§ 1 and 2 of the Convention. Done in English and in French, and delivered at a public hearing in the Human Rights Building, Strasbourg, on 23 April 1998. Signed: Rudolf BERNHARDT President Signed: Herbert PETZOLD Registrar In accordance with Article 51 § 2 of the Convention and Rule 53 § 2 of Rules of Court A, the following separate opinions are annexed to this judgment: (a) concurring opinion of Mr Bernhardt; (b) dissenting opinion of Mr Lōhmus. Initialled: R.B. Initialled: H.P.