Legal Impartiality
/ˈliːɡəl ɪmˌpɑːrʃiˈælɪti/
Definitions
- (n.) The principle requiring decision-makers in legal proceedings to be unbiased and free from favoritism or prejudice.
Judges must uphold legal impartiality to ensure fair trials.
- (n.) A standard mandating that legal institutions and officials act without personal interest or outside influence.
Legal impartiality is fundamental to maintaining public trust in the justice system.
Forms
- legal impartiality
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Commentary
Legal impartiality is essential to the rule of law; drafters should explicitly prohibit conflicts of interest to safeguard this principle.
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