VII. COLORABLE CLAIM 13. In view of the elements of fact and law presented by each party and given the nature of the matter brought to its attention, the IACHR finds that, if proved, the denounced facts concerning the lack of access to health services, the effects on the alleged victim’s integrity, the arbitrary deprivation of liberty, the violation of due process of law, the lack of access to justice and judicial protection, and discrimination could establish possible violations of Articles 4, 5, 7, 8, 17, 24, 25 and 26 of the ACHR to the detriment of Manuela; and of Article 7 of the Belém do Pará Convention. Moreover, the Commission believes that the arguments concerning Articles 1, 6 and 8 of the IACPPT need to be analyzed at the merits stage. Furthermore, as to Manuela’s family members, if proved, the denounced facts concerning the effects on the alleged victims’ integrity, the lack of justice and judicial protection as well as the obstacles to access information, and the violations of the right to protect the family could establish possible violations of Articles 5, 8, 13 and 25 of the ACHR. Lastly, as to the claims regarding the physical inspections to which Manuela’s mother was subjected when she visited her daughter in prison, the Commission finds that these establish possible violations of Articles 11 and 17 of the ACHR. VIII. DECISION 1. To find the instant petition admissible in relation to Articles 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 13, 17, 24, 25 and 26 of the American Convention in connection with Articles 1.1 and 2 of the same treaty; 2. To find the instant petition admissible in relation to Articles 1, 6 and 8 of the Inter-American Convention to Prevent and Punish Torture; 3. To find the instant petition admissible in relation to the purported violations of Article 7 of the Belém do Pará Convention; 4. To notify the parties of this decision; 5. To continue with the analysis on the merits; and 6. To publish this decision and include it in its Annual Report to the General Assembly of the Organization of American States. Done and signed in the city of Washington, D.C., on the 18th day of the month of March, 2017. (Signed): Francisco José Eguiguren, President; Margarette May Macaulay, First Vice President; Esmeralda E. Arosemena Bernal de Troitiño, Second Vice President; Paulo Vannuchi and James L. Cavallaro, Commissioners. 6

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