Title: The balance between the principle of independence (for the Judiciary) and the principle of political legitimacy in the public administration in the Councils of the Judiciary

Date: 11/08/2008

Subject: In the present comment the Author states again that the judiciary is and must be independent and autonomous and, at the same time, is and must be accountable and transparent in the adoption of impartial decisions. According to the principle of legality, the judiciary’s independence and autonomy represent its distinctive and essential characteristic.

Original language: English

Classification: Justice - Art. 47 Right to an effective remedy before a tribunal - Independent and impartial tribunal

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