AMBA

According to our statute, the purpose of AMBA is to monitor and safeguard the independence of the members of the boards of appeal. Independence is a quality that is at the very heart of what constitutes a judge. This quality is not in the interest of the judge, but in the interest of the parties and in the interest of the rule of law.

Judicial independence should be fostered and safeguarded by appropriate legal and factual measures. But what is required for a proper functioning of an independent judiciary? Also, judicial independence requires more than the right external circumstances. The internal functioning of the judicial body and the attitude of the individual judge are as important.

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