That would have brought into play the rules on strict standards of impartiality.
From the telegraph.co.uk
They said the appeal risked undermining public confidence in their impartiality.
From the independent.co.uk
Mr Courroye told Le Monde this week that he was acting with strict impartiality.
From the economist.com
We don't need people questioning the independence and impartiality of Wikipedia.
From the en.wikipedia.org
That shows complete lack of impartiality in the choice of what goes on the page.
From the en.wikipedia.org
Impartiality has been interpreted as requiring individual jurors to be unbiased.
From the en.wikipedia.org
The caretaker government is designed to ensure impartiality in the upcoming vote.
From the sfgate.com
Above all, she says, impartiality and integrity are the prerequisites to success.
From the newscientist.com
The opposition is bound to cast doubt on the impartiality of anyone she appoints.
From the economist.com
More examples
An inclination to weigh both views or opinions equally
(impartial) unprejudiced: free from undue bias or preconceived opinions; "an unprejudiced appraisal of the pros and cons"; "the impartial eye of a scientist"
(impartially) in an impartial manner; "he smiled at them both impartially"
Impartiality is a principle of justice holding that decisions should be based on objective criteria, rather than on the basis of bias, prejudice, or preferring the benefit to one person over another for improper reasons.
The quality of being impartial; fairness
(impartial) Treating all parties, rivals, or disputants equally; not partial; not biased; fair
(Impartial) fair, just, unbiased
(Impartial) Means not being biased, that is, not favouring one person or side more than another.
(Impartial) Without bias, prejudice, or other preconception.