The Sovereign Voice Issue 2 | Page 85

Article 2: Functions of the International Tribunal for Natural Justice 1. The Tribunal is an independent judicial body and acts as the principal judicial organ of the free and sovereign peoples of the world and is guided by the principles enunciated by the ITNJ Treaty pursuant to supporting the realisation of a world in grace in which mankind shall enjoy peace, prosperity, harmony, abundance and freedom in all its forms. 2. In accordance with the Rule of Law, and its commitment to and covenant with the peoples of the world, the Tribunal shall conduct itself in accordance with accepted and established international law principles and shall be guided by lawful, equitable and ethical principles in its administration and delivery of natural justice to and for all for the peoples of the world. Chapter 1: Organisation of the Court Article 3: Composition 1. The Tribunal shall be the responsibility of a Board of Trustees, which is charged to protect and enhance the integrity and independence of the Tribunal in its mission and to ensure adequate funding and support for its responsibilities. The Board may consult with the Chief Justice in an advisory capacity and such other persons as may be appropriate in the circumstances. 2. A Grand Jury is composed of twenty-four persons. A Petit Jury or Trial Jury consists of twelve persons. Applications may be referred to a Grand Jury for preliminary determination before being directed to the Tribunal for hearing by a Petit Jury with a Judge or Judges presiding, or by a Judge or Judges sitting alone. 3. The Chief Justice, as appointed by the Letters Patent, will head the Tribunal together with such other Judges as appointed in accordance with accepted international conventions in relation to independence of the judiciary. Judges of the Tribunal shall hold office for life tenure or for such term as they are appointed. Judges can only be removed from office for cause following a unanimous decision by the members of the Board of Trustees. Article 4: Qualifications for Office 1. All Judges shall hold appropriate legal qualifications for the performance of their function