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Independent and impartial authority

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CRC Article = 37(d); 40(2)(b)(iii)(v)
Note:
An independent authority is to be independent of the executive and of the parties. An impartial authority is required to be unprejudiced, disinterested, just and equitable in the relation to the involved parties.

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