A. v. THE UNITED KINGDOM JUDGMENT OF 23 SEPTEMBER 1998 10 FOR THESE REASONS, THE COURT UNANIMOUSLY 1. Holds that there has been a violation of Article 3 of the Convention; 2. Holds that it is not necessary to consider the applicant’s complaints under Articles 8, 13 or 14 of the Convention; 3. Holds (a) that the respondent State is to pay the applicant, within three months, in respect of non-pecuniary damage, 10,000 (ten thousand) pounds sterling; (b) that the respondent State is to pay the applicant, within three months, in respect of costs and expenses, 20,000 (twenty thousand) pounds sterling, less 35,264 (thirty-five thousand two hundred and sixty-four) French francs to be converted into pounds sterling at the rate applicable on the date of delivery of the present judgment, together with any valueadded tax which may be payable; (c) that simple interest at an annual rate of 7.5% shall be payable on those sums from the expiry of the above-mentioned three months until settlement. Done in English and in French, and delivered at a public hearing in the Human Rights Building, Strasbourg, on 23 September 1998. Signed: Rudolf BERNHARDT President Signed: Herbert PETZOLD Registrar