Accountability is a cornerstone of the human rights framework and governs the relationship between ‘duty bearers’ in authority and ‘rights holders’ affected by their actions. It has three dimensions: the obligation of those in authority to take responsibility for their actions, to answer for them to those affected, and to be subject to some form of enforceable sanction if their conduct or explanation is found wanting (UNICEF 2020, OHCHR 2013).