established that these sexual relations were not consensual, hence a doubt remains; that the elements constituting the offence do not exist; that the offence is not established against SAWADOGO Abdoulaye; that it is therefore appropriate to release him for the benefit of the doubt; B. Civil interests Whereas according to article 418 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, “Any person who, in accordance with article 2, claims to have been injured by a crime may, if he/she has not already acted, file a civil lawsuit, either before the hearing or at the hearing itself. It is not compulsory to appoint a defence lawyer. The civil party may, in support of his or her action, claim damages corresponding to the prejudice caused to him or her” Whereas S. Y-w M was a civil party at the hearing in accordance with Article 418 above; Whereas the acts alleged against S. A have not been established; whereas, consequently, S. Y-w M's claim for damages should be dismissed; C. COSTS Whereas, according to the provisions of Article 321-97 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, in the event that the sentence is not handed down against the accused, the expenses and costs shall be borne by the public treasury; since the offence has not been established against the accused, the costs shall be borne by the public treasury; UPON THESE GROUNDS Ruling in a public hearing following full trial of a criminal matter in first resort, the court; - acquits S. A from prosecution on the basis of the benefit of the doubt; - consequently, rejects the filing of S. Y-w M as a civil party; Places the costs at the expense of the Public Treasury Thus acted, judged and pronounced the aforementioned day, month and year; And signed THE PRESIDENT THE COURT REGISTRAR.