Problem
Political corruption of the judiciary
Nature:
Since most judges are appointed either by or on the advice of elected persons, or are themselves elected, they rarely profess political opinions generally disfavoured in the country in question, although the degree of tolerance shown in this connection varies from country to country. Provided that the country's electoral processes are free and democratic and that the law does not specifically exclude from membership of the judiciary persons of a specific political persuasion, or make other provisions unfavourable to them, it is difficult to say how far discrimination exists in these instances. However, the independence of the judiciary is clearly undermined when candidates for judicial offices are appointed or elected to such office as a reward for political services, or when political considerations enter into the promotion, transfer or dismissal of judges or into decisions concerning any other aspect of their status.
Broader Problems:
Unethical practices in politicsMisconduct in elected public officeUnethical practices in the legal systemUnethical practices in the public sector Aggravates:
Political policePolitical trialsPolitical imprisonmentFalse political evidenceForced political confessionsLack of impartiality of the judiciaryLack of internal political independenceMis-classification of political prisonersCivilian political prisoners and detaineesMilitary political prisoners and detainees Values:
Corruption Subject(s):
Government → PoliticalLaw → Judiciary
Societal Problems → Corruption
Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
Problem Type:
D: Detailed problems Date of last update
24.06.2019 – 18:32 CEST