11 assesses it, taking into account the State’s observations on its content, and according to the rules of sound criticism. 46. Regarding the expert opinion of the psychologist, Robert Alfonso Gushiken-Miyagui, the Court takes note of the State’s observations and assesses the opinion to the extent that it complies with its purpose and according to the rules of sound criticism. 47. On March 26, 2007, the State submitted a brief with “observations on the [final] arguments presented by the Commission […] and the next of kin of the alleged victims.” The Court did not accept the brief submitted by the State, because it constituted a written procedural act that is not foreseen in the Rules of Procedure of the Court and that had not been requested by either the Court or its President. 48. In application of the provisions of Article 45(1) of the Rules of Procedure, the Court incorporates the following documents into the body of evidence in this case, as helpful evidence: Final Report of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (CVR), concluded on August 27, 2003, in Lima, Peru; Report of the Committee on Freedom of Association of the International Labour Organization, number 278 with regard to Peru (Vol. LXXIV, 1991, Series B, No. 2), available at: http://www.oit.org.pe/sindi/casos/per/per22.html, consulted on May 20, 2007; Report of the Committee on Freedom of Association of the International Labour Organization, number 265 with regard to Peru (Vol. LXXII, 1989, Series B, No. 2), cases Nos. 1478 and 1484, available at: http://www.oit.org.pe/sindi/casos/per/per21.html consulted on May 20, 2007; Report of the Committee on Freedom of Association of the International Labour Organization, number 337 with regard to Colombia (Vol. LXXXVIII, 2005, Series B, No. 2), Case No. 1787, available at: http://www.oit.org.pe/sindi/casos/ col/col200503.html consulted on May 20, 2007; and Supreme Decree No. 065-2001-PCM of June 4, 2001, available at: http://www.cverdad.org.pe/lacomision/cnormas/normas01.php, consulted on April 30, 2007. * * * 49. Having examined the probative elements in the file of the instant case, the statements of the parties, and the State’s partial acknowledgement of international responsibility, the Court will proceed to examine the violations that have been alleged in this case, based on the facts that have already been acknowledged and those that will be proven and that are included in each respective chapter. The Court will also examine the pertinent arguments of the parties, taking into account the acquiescence to the facts and claims made by the State. VII VIOLATION OF ARTICLES 4,14 5,15 AND 716 (RIGHT TO LIFE, HUMANE TREATMENT AND 14 The relevant part of this Article establishes that: 1. Every person has the right to have his life respected. This right shall be protected by law and, in general, from the moment of conception. No one shall be arbitrarily deprived of his life. 15 The relevant part of this Article establishes that: 1. Every person has the right to have his physical, mental, and moral integrity respected. 2. No one shall be subjected to torture or to cruel, inhuman, or degrading punishment or treatment. All persons deprived of their liberty shall be treated with respect for the inherent dignity of the human person. 16 1. The relevant part of this Article establishes that: Every person has the right to personal liberty and security

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