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3. TRIALS

3.1 Everyone charged with a criminal offence is entitled to a fair and public hearing, by a competent, independent and impartial tribunal. It is the duty of all governmental institutions, including the police, to respect and observe the independence of the iudiciary. 47
3.2 No one, including law enforcement officials, shall attempt to influence a judge's decision through improper restrictions, offers, pressures, threats or any other interference, for any reason. 48
3.3 When there is reason to believe that evidence was obtained by unlawful methods, all necessary steps should be taken to ensure that those responsible for using such methods are brought to justice. 49

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