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"A judicial body shall base its decision only on objective evidence, arguments and facts presented before it. Judicial officers shall decide matters before them without any restrictions, improper influence, inducements, pressure, threats or interference, direct or indirect, from any quarter or for any reason."

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ACHPR: Principles and Guidelines on the Right to a Fair Trial and Legal Assistance in Africa, para. A(5)(a)

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Principles and Guidelines on the Right to a Fair Trial and Legal Assistance in Africa

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Impartiality requires that judges act without bias, and that the tribunal appears unbiased to the reasonable observer.