The Right to Be Tried by a Competent, Independent, and Impartial Tribunal

1. The right to be tried by a competent, independent and impartial tribunal means that:

A. Judges must not be influenced by the executive or legislative branches their proceedings and decision-making.B. Judges must not act in ways that favors any of the parties.C. The tribunal must have jurisdiction to hear cases and be staffed by qualified and experienced judicial officials.D. A, B and C.

2. Which international instrument enshrines the right to be tried by a competent, independent, and impartial tribunal?

A. The Universal Declaration of Human RightsB. The International Covenant on Civil and Political RightsC. The International Covenant on Economic, Social, and Cultural RightsD. A and CE. A and B

3. Right to be tried by a competent, independent, and impartial tribunal is a cornerstone of a fair trial and essential to ensuring the proper administration of justice.

True False

4. Which of the following act is a violation of the that the right to be tried by a competent, independent, and impartial tribunal?

A. The defendant and their lawyer are friends. B. The judge is a relative of one of the parties involved in the case.C. The judge is a close friend of one of the parties involved in the case.D. A and B.E. B and C

5. The right to be tried by a competent, independent, and impartial tribunal is an absolute right. Meaning that it suffers no exception.

True False

6. If the defense discovers that the victim is a friend of the trial judge, the accused:

Can file a complaint to remove the judge from the case Cannot file a complaint because the judge has already been assigned by the court president

7. A trial judge must hear a criminal case based on:

A. The information provided by the executive bodyB. Facts and evidence onlyC. The opinion of the public

Quiz: The Right to Be Tried by a Competent, Independent, and Impartial Tribunal