52In so far as that plea does not question the appraisal of the facts (which would be inadmissible), it should be stated that the reasoning of the Court of First Instance is to the effect that the applicant's responsibility must be considered objectively, that is to say without reference to any lawfulness or unlawfulness of the decision taken with respect to Mr Offermann. Since that responsibility is established, it is irrelevant to consider whether Mr Offermann was lawfully or unlawfully acquitted. Consequently, the applicant's plea must be rejected.