Principles of the judicial system

(1) The judicial system is governed by the following principles: (a) justice is rendered in the name of the people and nobody may be a judge in his or her own cause; (b) Court proceedings are conducted in public, unless the Court determines that proceedings be held in camera in circumstances provided for by law; (c) every judgment indicates its basis, is written in its entirety and pronounced as provided for by the law; (d) Court rulings are binding on all parties concerned, be they public authorities or individuals; they cannot be challenged except through procedures determined by law; (e) in exercising their judicial functions, judges at all times do it in accordance with the law and are independent from any power or authority. (2) The code of conduct and integrity of judges is determined by relevant specific laws. Subsection 2: Courts and judges