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JAMB Government 1991 Question 5

Question 5

Judiciary

Which of the following undermines the independence of the judiciary?

  1. A.The confirmation of the appointment of the chief justice by the legislature.
  2. B.Widespread use of tribunals
  3. C.Payment of the salaries of judicial officers by government
  4. D.Making the minister of justice the attorney-general.
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Answer: B (Widespread use of tribunals)

Explanation

Special tribunals, often set up by the executive and staffed by its appointees, take cases away from the regular courts and weaken their independence.