Reform #19: Make Courts Truly Independent
Ensure judicial independence through merit-based judge appointments, transparent accountability, and constitutional protections from political interference.
Judges appointed through political connections compromise court independence. Lack of transparency in judicial conduct undermines rule of law and public trust.
- 1Create independent commission with retired judges and legal scholars to select new judges
- 2Select judges through written exams, case analysis, and public interviews
- 3Require annual asset declarations and performance transparency for all judges
- 4Give judges fixed tenure security and financial independence from executive control
- 5Create enforcement mechanisms to ensure court orders are actually implemented
Chile's 1990s judicial reforms enabled prosecution of military officials and politicians
South Africa's independent judiciary prosecuted corruption across all political parties
Botswana's independent judiciary consistently ranks among world's most trusted
Set up Independent Judicial Appointment Commission within 6 months
Gradual transition with new process for future vacancies
Public education campaigns on importance of judicial independence
Constitutional reforms to strengthen judicial council structure
90% public confidence in judicial independence within 5 years
100% asset declaration compliance by all judges
50% reduction in case processing times
Zero tolerance for political interference in judicial appointments
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