regardless of whether or not a Party is a sovereign State. The Coalition also states that the Court should aim at ensuring observance of the right of any victim to seek effective legal remedy in conformity with Article 7 of the Charter and the "Principles and Guidelines on the Right to a Fair Trial and Legal Assistance in Africa 3 " adopted by the Commission. VI. 48. Decision of the Court From the submissions of the Parties, three main issues emerge in relation to the Respondent's withdrawal. First, whether the Respondent's withdrawal is valid. Secondly, if it is valid, what are the applicable conditions for such a withdrawal? Thirdly, what are the legal effects of the withdrawal? Before considering these issues, the Court has to ascertain that it has jurisdiction to deal with the issue of withdrawal. A. 49. Jurisdiction of the Court to deal with the withdrawal Article 3(1) of the Protocol provides that: 'The jurisdiction of the Court shall extend to all cases and disputes submitted to it concerning the interpretation and application of the Charter, this Protocol and any other relevant Human Rights instrument ratified by the States concerned." (Emphasis added). 50. Article 34(6) of the Protocol provides that at the time of the ratification of the Protocol or anytime thereafter, the State Party shall make a declaration accepting the competence of the Court. The provision continues by staling that "The Court shall not receive any petition under Article 5(3) involving a State Party which has not made such a declaration." 3 Adopted by the Commission at its 33rd Session in Niamey, Niger, 29 May 2003. 12