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"The essential elements of a fair hearing include: a) equality of arms between the parties to a proceedings, whether they be administrative, civil, criminal or military."

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ACHPR: Principles and Guidelines on the Right to a Fair Trial and Legal Assistance in Africa, para. A(2)(a)

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

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Equality before the courts includes equality in arms and equal access to the courts.