GLOSSARY

Judicial body
CRC Article = 37(d); 40(2)(b)(iii)(v)
Note:
A body with judicial power conferred by law, independent of the executive and of the parties, and with discretionary power to decide, by reference to legal criteria, on controversies over law.
See also:
Accused children Administration of Juvenile Justice Children deprived of their liberty Determination of lawfulness of detention Due process Fair trial Impartial and independent authority Independent and impartial authority