Article 17: Evidence and Admissibility
1.
Evidence may be given by personal viva voce evidence on oath or by affidavit. Questions
of admissibility are to be determined by the presiding Judge according to recognised legal
and equitable principles.
Article 18: Applicable Law
5.
The Tribunal shall apply and follow the higher law and natural law and the highest
commitment to universal moral law and the principles of natural justice, taking into
account when appropriate national and international laws applicable to the cases and
parties before the Tribunal, such to ensure and determine a just and fair outcome and in
accordance with the protection of human rights and the rule of law.
Article 19: Amending the Constitution
1.
The Constitution is effective on, as and from the fifteenth day of June in the year two
thousand and fifteen being the eight hundredth anniversary of Magna Carta.
2.
The Constitution is a living document and its provisions in both this Covenant and the
Charter may be amended or added to as the Tribunal develops its jurisdiction, such being
agreed to by the Board of Trustees. Such amendments are to be valid and effectual in law
according to the true intent and meaning thereof and shall be taken, construed and judged
for the best advantage in order to support the Tribunal in its commitment to restoring
truth and reason to the delivery of justice in the world.
3.
The Board of Trustees will meet at least once a year to consider any possible amendments
or additions to the Constitution as may be appropriate.
Article 20: Interpretation
1.
All words and phrases in this Covenant and in all operations of the Tribunal shall have and
be read as having their normal English and legal meaning.