Ensuring independence of the judiciary

Description

Ensuring independence of the judiciary involves implementing safeguards that protect judges and courts from external pressures, political interference, and undue influence. Key actions include establishing transparent appointment and removal procedures, securing adequate funding, and enforcing strict codes of conduct. These measures aim to uphold impartial decision-making, foster public trust, and guarantee fair administration of justice, thereby remedying issues of corruption, bias, and compromised legal processes within judicial systems.

Implementation

The seventh United Nations Congress on the Prevention of Crime and the Treatment of Offenders adopted the Basic Principles on the Independence of the Judiciary in 1985.