(cont.) Article 131 of the Constitution of the Republic of Guyana: ‘Judges shall have full security of office…’ Constitutional court which is part of the judicial branch as EDRB Article 82 of the Constitution of the Czech Republic: ‘Judges shall be independent in the performance of their duties. Nobody may threaten their impartiality.’ Box 6.6. Oath of Office of a Justice of the Constitutional Court Indonesia ‘In the name of Allah I swear (or I solemnly promise) that I will do my best in fulfilling all obligations as a Constitutional Court Justice, and I will be as good and fair as possible, abide by the 1945 Constitution of the Republic of Indonesia, and apply all legislations and laws as strict as possible in accordance with the 1945 Constitution of the Republic of Indonesia, and serve the country and the nation.’ Czech Republic ‘I pledge upon my honour and conscience that I will protect the inviolability of natural human rights and of the rights of citizens, adhere to constitutional acts, and make decisions according to my best convictions, independently and impartially.’ Slovakia ‘I promise on my honour and conscience that I will protect the inviolability of the natural rights of man and civic rights, protect the principles of the state governed by the rule of law, abide by the Constitution, constitutional laws and international treaties that the Slovak Republic ratified and were promulgated in a manner laid down by law, and decide independently and impartially, according to my best conscience.’ ii) Selection and appointment of EDRB members 262. The substantive composition of an EDRB reflects the historical, normative and institutional evolution of a country and the competing claims and agreements of the various political forces at the time when new legislation was adopted. This can make it difficult to identify lessons that can be exported to different historical and political contexts. It is however possible and important to establish parameters for the way in which EDRB members are selected and appointed. 263. The public’s trust in an EDRB is strengthened when the constitution or statute that established it contains: 96