Theory question 103
JudiciaryState five factors that can limit the independence of the Judiciary.
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Model answer
Any five:
1. Appointment of judges by the executive based on politics.
2. Executive control of judges' salaries and funding.
3. Insecure tenure; arbitrary removal of judges.
4. Military rule: ouster clauses and decrees.
5. Corruption and bribery.
6. Executive disobedience of court orders.
7. Poor conditions of service.
8. Partisanship / political affiliation of judges.
9. Delegated legislation and special tribunals bypassing courts.
Explanation
These are things that weaken the judiciary's freedom.