The Sovereign Voice Issue 2 | Page 87

Article 8: Privileges and Immunities 1. Judges and Officers of the Tribunal are immune from suit prosecution or interference while acting fairly in the performance of their duties pursuant to this Covenant and Rules established in conjunction with the operation of the Tribunal. Article 9: Full Court 1. The Tribunal shall be presided by the Chief Justice and such other Judge or Judges as appropriate. Matters brought before the Court are to be decided by the Judge or Judges presiding and where appropriate, following a determination by a jury. All persons have the inalienable right to choose trial by a Petit Jury of twelve persons, such being competent, independent and impartial. 2. Matters may be referred to the Tribunal from a Grand Jury or by way of Application or Indictment except where it is appropriate for administrative or legal reasons to seek a determination from the Judges of the Court. 3. Proceedings shall be in open Court, except that parties are entitled to request a hearing and changes in procedure for purposes of security and privacy such to be determined by the presiding Judge. Article 10: Funding for the Tribunal 1. The Tribunal shall be funded by its membership and by the International Chapters, pursuant to the Charter, and by way of application and court fees, as appropriate and agreed to by the Board of Trustees. 2. The Registrar of the Tribunal shall assume responsibility for the internal financial management of the Tribunal. Chapter 2: Procedure and Administration of the Court Article 11: Of f