56. On the basis of the factual and legal arguments set forth herein, and without prejudice to the merits of the case, THE INTER-AMERICAN COMMISSION ON HUMAN RIGHTS, DECIDES: 1. To declare the present petition admissible, with regard to the alleged violation of the rights established in Articles 4, 5, 7, 8, 24, and 25 of the American Convention, all of which are considered in relation to the obligations derived from Article 1.1 of this international instrument. Moreover, in application of the principle of iura novit curia, the Commission concludes that the petition is admissible for the alleged violation of Article 2 of the American Convention. 2. To forward this report to the petitioners and the State. 3. To continue with its analysis of the merits of the case. 4. To publish this decision and include it in its Annual Report to the OAS General Assembly. Approved by the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights on the 22 nd day of the month of December 2008. (Signed): Paolo G. Carozza, Chairman; Luz Patricia Mej Guerrero, First Vice Chairwoman; Felipe Gonzez, Second Vice Chairman; Paulo Sgio Pinheiro, Florent Meldez, and Vtor E. Abramovich, members of the Commission. 10