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"States should take specific measures guaranteeing the independence of the judiciary, protecting judges from any form of political influence in their decision-making through the constitution or adoption of laws establishing clear procedures and objective criteria for the appointment, remuneration, tenure, promotion, suspension and dismissal of the members of the judiciary and disciplinary sanctions taken against them."

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UN (CCPR): General Comment No. 32: Right to Equality Before Courts and Tribunals and to Fair Trial (Article 14), para. 19

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General Comment No. 32: Right to Equality Before Courts and Tribunals and to Fair Trial (Article 14)

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In the determination of suits at law the independence and impartiality of tribunals is an absolute right.
States should protect the independence of the judiciary.