14.
It is for the Court to decide in each situation if, in the light of the particular
circumstances, it should make use of the power provided for by the
aforementioned provisions.
15.
The Applicant Is on death row and it appears from this Application that there exists
a situation of extreme gravity, as well as a risk of irreparable harm to the Applicant.
16.
Given the particular circumstances of the case, where there is a risk of execution
of the death penalty which may jeopardise the enjoyment of the rights guaranteed
under Article 3 and 7(1) of the Charter, the Court has decided to invoke its powers
under Article 27(2) of the Protocol;
17.
The Court finds that the situation raised In the present Application is of extreme
gravity and represents a risk of irreparable harm to the rights of the Applicant as
protected by Article 3 and 7(1) of the Charter, if the death sentence were to be
carried out.
18.
Consequently, the Court concludes that the circumstances require an Order for
provisional measures, in accordance with Article 27(2) of the Protocol and Rule
51 of its Rules, to preserve the status quo ante, pending the determination of the
main Application.
19.
For the avoidance of doubt, this Order shall not in any way prejudice any findings
the Court shall make regarding its jurisdiction , the admissibility and the merits of
the Application.
For these reasons,
20.
The Court. unanimously, orders the Respondent:
a) To refrain from executing the death penalty against the Applicant pending
the determination of the Application.
b) To report to the Court within thirty (30) days from the date of receipt of this
Order, on the measures taken to implement the Order.
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