Advantages of Judicial Independence

Question 1

What are the advantages of judicial independence?

Answer 1

• Decisions are based on the facts of the case and law.
• Protects citizens against unlawful acts of the government.
• Public confidence.

Question 2

How are the decisions based on the facts of the case and law?

Answer 2

• Judges are independent.
• Ensures fairness in all cases.

Question 3

How does judicial independence protect citizens against unlawful acts of the government?

Answer 3

• There can be an impartial judicial review of acts/decisions by the government.

Question 4

Why is there public confidence in judicial independence?

Answer 4

• The public knows that their cases will be decided fairly and in accordance with the law.