… The applicants complained that the
tribunal
which had examined their cases had not been
impartial
in contravention of Article 6 of the Convention, which, insofar as relevant, reads as follows:
“In the determination of ... any criminal charge against him, everyone is entitled to a fair ... hearing ... by an
independent
and
impartial
tribunal
established
by
law
.”
9. The Government contested that argument. …
… THE
LAW
JOINDER OF THE APPLICATIONS
7. Having regard to the similar subject matter of the applications, the Court finds it appropriate to examine them jointly in a single judgment.
ALLEGED VIOLATION OF ARTICLE 6 OF THE CONVENTION
8. …