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"In the determination of any criminal charge against him, or of his rights and obligations in a suit at law, everyone shall be entitled to a fair and public hearing by a competent, independent and impartial tribunal established by law."

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UNGA: International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, art. 14.1

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International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights

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Everyone is entitled to a fair and public hearing by a competent, impartial, and independent tribunal in determination of his/her rights.
In the determination of suits at law the independence and impartiality of tribunals is an absolute right.