WAEC Government 2023 Theory question 102

Theory question 102

Judiciary

Explain five factors that hamper the effective operation of the justice delivery system in a democratic state.

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Model answer

Any five, explained: corruption of judges and court staff; executive interference in judicial matters; delay in trials/slow procedures; poor funding and infrastructure (few courts, no IT); inadequate and poorly trained personnel; high cost of litigation shutting out the poor; corrupt or inefficient police/prosecution; poor conditions of service; conflicting judgements; ignorance of rights by citizens.

Explanation

Explain how each factor slows or perverts justice.