17 79. The Court considers that the State’s acquiescence constitutes a positive contribution to the development of these proceedings and to the exercise of the principles that inspire the American Convention.7 In the case sub judice, the Court appreciates particularly the way in which the State made this acknowledgement during the public hearing of this case; namely, apologizing to the alleged victims and their next of kin (supra para. 64). 80. Nevertheless, taking into account the State’s responsibility to protect human rights and given the nature of this case, the Court considers that delivering a judgment which determines the truth of the facts and all the elements of the merits of the case, and the corresponding consequences, constitutes a form of reparation for the alleged victims and their next of kin and a contribution to avoiding the repetition of similar acts.8 81. Also, without prejudice to the acquiescence regarding the violation of Article 4 (Right to Life) of the Convention, in relation to Article 1(1) (Obligation to Respect Rights) thereof, to the detriment of the 19 persons executed in La Granja and El Aro (supra para. 3), the Court considers it essential to make some observations on certain points related to the obligations established in this article (infra paras. 126 to 138). c) Determination of the alleged victims in this case 82. Article 61(1) of the Convention stipulates that: Only the States Parties and the Commission shall have the right to submit a case to the Court. 83. Article 2(30) of the Rules of Procedure establishes that: The expression “alleged victim” refers to the person whose rights under the Convention are alleged to have been violated. 84. Article 23(1) of the Rules of Procedure indicates that: When the application has been admitted, the alleged victims, their next of kin or their duly accredited representatives may submit their pleadings, motions and evidence, autonomously, throughout the proceeding. 85. Article 33(1) of the Rules of Procedure indicates that the brief containing the application shall indicate: The claims (including those relating to reparations and costs); the parties to the case; a statement of the facts; the orders on the opening of the proceeding and the admissibility of the petition by the Commission; the supporting evidence, indicating the facts on which it will bear; the particulars of the witnesses and expert witnesses and the subject of their statements; the legal arguments, and the pertinent conclusions. In addition, the Commission shall include the name and address of the original petitioner, and also the 7 Cf. Case of Baldeón García, supra note 5, para. 55; Case of Blanco Romero et al., supra note 5, para. 64; and Case of García Asto and Ramírez Rojas, supra note 5, para. 60. 8 Cf. Case of Baldeón García, supra note 5, para. 56; and Case of the “Mapiripán Massacre”. Judgment of September 15, 2005. Series C No. 134, para. 69.