Velásquez Paiz, all next of kin of Claudina Isabel Velásquez Paiz, in accordance with paragraphs
142 to 202 of this judgment.
Unanimously, that:
5.
The State violated the rights to personal integrity and to respect for honor and
recognition of dignity, recognized in Articles 5(1) and 11 of the American Convention on Human
Rights, in relation to Article 1(1) of this instrument, to the detriment of Jorge Rolando Velásquez
Durán, Elsa Claudina Paiz Vidal and Pablo Andrés Velásquez Paiz, in accordance with paragraphs
209 to 220 of this judgment.
By six votes to one, that:
6.
It was not necessary to rule on the alleged violations of Articles 13 and 22 of the
American Convention on Human Rights, to the detriment of Claudina Isabel Velásquez Paiz, in
accordance with paragraph 203 of this judgment.
Dissenting Judge Roberto F. Caldas.
Unanimously, that:
7.
It was not necessary to rule on the alleged violation of Article 11 of the American
Convention on Human Rights, to the detriment of Claudina Isabel Velásquez Paiz, in accordance
with paragraph 135 of this judgment.
AND ESTABLISHES,
Unanimously, that:
8.
This judgment constitutes, per se, a form of reparation.
9.
The State shall, within a reasonable time, conduct the investigation effectively and, as
applicable, open the corresponding criminal proceedings to identify, prosecute and punish, as
appropriate, those responsible for the abuse and murder of Claudina Isabel Velásquez Paiz, in
keeping with the guidelines in this judgment, in order to avoid a repetition of the same or
similar acts as those of this case. Also, based on the pertinent disciplinary norms, the State shall
examine the possible investigative and procedural irregularities related to this case and, as
appropriate, sanction the conduct of the corresponding public servants. The foregoing, in
accordance with paragraphs 229 and 230 of this judgment.
10.
The State shall provide, free of charge and immediately, through its specialized health
care institutions, adequate, comprehensive and effective medical and psychological or
psychiatric treatment to victims who request this, following informed consent, including the
supply, free of charge, of any medication they may require, taking into consideration the ailment
of each of them, as established in paragraph 234 of this judgment.
11.
The State shall, within six months of notification of this judgment, make the publications
indicated in paragraph 237 hereof, as indicated in that paragraph.
12.
The State shall, within one year of notification of this judgment, organize an act of public
apology in relation to the facts of this case and their subsequent investigation, in accordance
with paragraph 240 of this judgment.
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