33. The Court ca n indeed, pursuant to Article 27(2) of the Protocol is sue the interim measures "[i]n cases of extreme gravity and urgency, and when necessary to avoid irreparable harm to persons." This provision is mirrored in Rule 51 (1) of the Rules which provides that '[p}ursuant to article 27(2) of the Protocol, the Court may, at the request of a party, the Commission or on its own accord, prescribe to the parties any interim measure which it deems necessary to adopt in the interest of the parties or of justice".