DISSENTING OPINION OF MRS G.H. THUNE,

MM F. MARTINEZ, P. LORENZEN and E.A. ALKEMA

We have voted against the conclusion of the majority in the present case.

Admittedly, it was unfortunate that it took five years and eight months to reach a final decision in this rather uncomplicated case.  We consider, however, that the main responsibility for the delays in the case rests with the applicant himself.  Having regard to the criteria established by the Convention organs in assessing the reasonableness of the length of legal proceedings, we therefore find no violation of Article 6 para. 1 of the Convention in the present case.