as the Rules), Mr. Fatsah Ouguergouz, member of this Court, of
Algerian nationality, recused himself.
3. By letter dated 18 March, 2011 , the Registry acknowledged receipt of
the application and requested the Applicant to submit a signed copy
of the application , to specify the alleged violation , to show proof of
the exhaustion of local remedies or of their inordinate delay, and to
specify the measures or the remedies requested from the Court.
4. By letter dated 25 March, 201 1, in accordance with Article 34 (1) (2)
and (4) of the Rules, the representative of the Applicant submitted a
signed copy of the application to the Registry, and provided
information on the exhaustion of local remedies.
5. The Court notes that in order for it to receive an application coming
directly from
an individual against a State Party, there must be
compliance with, amongst others, Articles 5 (3) and 34 (6) of the
Protocol.
6. Article 5 (3) of the Protocol provides that "The Court may entitle
relevant non Governmental organizations (NGOs) with observer
status before the Commission, and individuals to institute cases
directly before it, in accordance with Article 34 (6) of this Protocol".
7. On its part, Article 34 (6) of the Protocol provides that "At the time of
the ratification of this Protocol or any time thereafter, the State shall
make a declaration accepting the competence of the Court to receive
cases under Article 5 (3) of this Protocol. The Court shall not receive
any petition under Article 5 (3) involving a State Party which has not
made such a declaration".
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