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Impartial and independent authority

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An impartial authority is required to be unprejudiced, disinterested, just and equitable in relation to the involved parties. An independent authority is to be independent of the executive and of the parties.

See also:
Accused children   Administration of Juvenile Justice   Children deprived of their liberty   Determination of lawfulness of detention   Fair trial   Judicial body