the Consultative Council followed by the First Vice-President of the Council of Deputies, followed by the First Vice-President of the Consultative Council.16 Article 103 (Amended)17 In other cases where the constitution stipulates a special majority, the National Assembly meeting shall not be deemed legal without the attendance of the majority of members from each Council. If a quorum was not attained twice consecutively, the meeting is thereto regarded correct provided that the number of present members from each Council is not less than a quarter of its members. Resolutions are adopted by vote of the majority of present members; and when the votes are equal, the voting side supported by the presiding President shall prevail.17 Section 4 The Judicial Authority Article 104 a. The honour of the judiciary, and the probity and impartiality of judges, is the basis of Government and the guarantee of rights and freedoms. b. No authority shall prevail over the judgment of a judge, and under no circumstances may the course of justice be interfered with. The law guarantees the independence of the judiciary, and the law shall stipulate the guarantees of judges and the provisions pertaining to them. c. The law shall stipulate the provisions pertaining to the Public Prosecution Office, the tasks of the office for delivery of formal legal opinions, the preparation of legislation, State representation before the law, and personnel employed on such matters. d. The provisions governing advocacy shall be regulated by law. 17 Ibid. 40