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"This recommendation is applicable to all persons exercising judicial functions, including those dealing with constitutional, criminal, civil, commercial and administrative law matters... All necessary measures should be taken to respect, protect and promote the independence of judges."

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CoE (Committee of Ministers): Recommendation No. R(94)12 of the Committee Of Ministers to Member States on the Independence, Efficiency, and Role of Judges, principle I.1

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Recommendation No. R(94)12 of the Committee Of Ministers to Member States on the Independence, Efficiency, and Role of Judges

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Any body that meets the criteria of impartiality and independence can be considered a tribunal.
States should protect the independence of the judiciary.