Review:
Judicial Independence
overall review score: 4.5
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Judicial independence is the concept that the judiciary should be free from influence or pressure from other branches of government or external sources, allowing judges to make impartial decisions based on the law.
Key Features
- Separation of powers
- Impartiality
- Freedom from external influence
- Protection of individual rights
Pros
- Protects democracy by ensuring checks and balances
- Ensures fair and impartial decisions
- Upholds the rule of law
Cons
- Can sometimes lead to judicial activism or overreach
- May create tensions with other branches of government