Article 29
Independence
1. The chairpersons, deputy chairpersons and other members of the FIFA judicial bodies shall fulfil the independence criteria as defined in the FIFA Governance Regulations.
2. Members of the FIFA judicial bodies must decline to participate in any meeting concerning a matter where there are serious grounds for questioning their impartiality and/or if there is a conflict of interest.
3. Members who decline to participate in a meeting on any of the above grounds shall notify the chairperson immediately.