Independence, Impartiality and Neutrality in Legal Adjudication

This paper presents an analysis of the various dimensions of independence and impartiality. Among other things, I will argue that the two concepts, both of which are profoundly implicated in the rule of law, can be conceived as values and are perfectly distinguishable from each other. I will also pr...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor: Papayannis, Diego M.
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Fecha de publicación:2016
País:España
Institución:Varias* (Consorci de Biblioteques Universitáries de Catalunya, Centre de Serveis Científics i Acadèmics de Catalunya)
Repositorio:Recercat. Dipósit de la Recerca de Catalunya
OAI Identifier:oai:recercat.cat:10256/26059
Acceso en línea:http://hdl.handle.net/10256/26059
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:Imparcialitat
Fairness
Independència judicial
Judicial independence
Neutralitat
Neutrality
Procediment judicial
Judicial process
Arbitratge i laude
Arbitration and award
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Sumario:This paper presents an analysis of the various dimensions of independence and impartiality. Among other things, I will argue that the two concepts, both of which are profoundly implicated in the rule of law, can be conceived as values and are perfectly distinguishable from each other. I will also propose a conception of neutrality, as a third distinct value that satisfies the requirement for non-redundancy with regard to independence and impartiality. Hence, judges and arbitrators must be independent, impartial and neutral. Each of these values contributes in different ways to enabling the law to fulfil its distinctive function of facilitating social interaction in complex and plural societies