fair trial), and 25 (right to judicial protection), in relation to Article 1(1) (obligation to respect rights). V. CONCLUSIONS 48. The Commission concludes that it is competent to hear this case and that the petition is admissible according to Articles 46 and 47 of the American Convention. 49. Based on the arguments in fact and in law presented above, and with no pre-judgment on the merits of the case, THE INTER-AMERICAN COMMISSION ON HUMAN RIGHTS DECIDES: 1. To declare this case admissible with respect to the alleged violations of rights protected under Articles 8(1) and 25, in relation to Article 1(1) of the American Convention. 2. To notify the parties of this decision. 3. To proceed to review the merits of the case; and 4. To publish this decision and include it in its Annual Report to the General Assembly of the OAS. Done and signed in the city of Washington, D.C., on the 25th day of the month of July, 2008. (Signed): Paolo G. Carozza, Chairman; Luz Patricia Mejía Guerrero, First Vice Chairwoman; Felipe González, Second Vice Chairman; Sir Clare K. Roberts; Paulo Sérgio Pinheiro, and Florentín Meléndez, members of the Commission.