Judicial Independence
/ˈdʒuːdɪʃəl ˌɪndɪˈpɛndəns/
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- (n.) The principle that the judiciary should be independent from the other branches of government to ensure impartiality and fairness in legal proceedings.
Judicial independence is crucial for upholding the rule of law and preventing political interference in court decisions.
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Commentary
Judicial independence is fundamental to democratic governance, requiring protections such as tenure security and freedom from external pressures to maintain judicial impartiality.
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