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135. Since the representatives claimed no costs or expenses before the Court, as
they are acting pro bono, and the Commission did not submit any observations on
this point, the Court makes no award with regard to costs and expenses in the
present case.
XI
MEANS OF COMPLIANCE
136. The State is directed to pay the compensation ordered (supra para. 128)
within one year of the notification of this judgment and to adopt the other measures
of reparation ordered in accordance with the provisions of paragraphs 131 to 134 of
this judgment.
137. The payment of the compensation ordered in favor of the victim shall be
made directly to him. If he has died, the payment shall be made to his heirs.
138. The State may comply with its obligations by payment in United States dollars
or the equivalent amount in national currency, using the rate of exchange between
the two currencies in force on the market in New York, United States of America, the
day before payment, in order to make the respective calculation.
139. If, due to causes that can be attributed to the beneficiary of the
compensation, he is unable to claim such compensation within the said period of one
year, the State shall deposit such amount in his favour in an account or a deposit
certificate in a reputable national banking institution, in United States dollars or the
equivalent in Trinidad and Tobago currency and in the most favourable financial
conditions allowed by legislation and banking practice. If, after ten years, the
compensation has not been claimed, the sum shall be returned to the State, with the
interest earned.
140. The payment ordered in this judgment as compensation for moral damages
may not be affected, reduced or conditioned by any current or future taxes or
charges. Consequently, it shall be paid in full to the victim in accodance with the
present judgment.
141. If the State falls in arrears, it shall pay interest on the amount owed,
corresponding to bank interest on arrears in Trinidad and Tobago.
142. In accordance with its consistent practice, the Court retains the authority,
inherent in its competence, to monitor compliance with this judgment. The instant
case shall be closed when the State has fully implemented all of the provisions of this
judgment. Within one year of notification of this judgment, the State shall provide
the Court with a first report on the measures taken in compliance.
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OPERATIVE PARAGRAPHS
143.
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