judicial independence
Coverage of judicial independence in the Nexus archive.
- Is Yashwant Varma still a judge?
A committee investigating charges against Yashwant Varma is set to present its report in Parliament. The article questions Varma's current judicial status following his resignation, highlighting concerns about accountability when judicial resignation is misused.
- Zimbabwe: Constitutional Lawyers Confident Court Challenges to Amendment Will Succeed
Constitutional lawyers Tendai Biti and Professor Lovemore Madhuku in Zimbabwe express confidence that legal challenges against a recently enacted constitutional amendment will succeed, asserting that courts must uphold the Constitution despite concerns about judicial independence.
- South Africa: SA Courts Buckle As Judicial Independence Remains Unfinished Business, Warns Chief Justice Maya
Chief Justice Mandisa Maya warns that chronic under-resourcing and incomplete judicial independence are slowing justice and undermining public confidence in South African courts.
- Former Ohio Supreme Court justices join tour for independent, nonpartisan judiciary
Three former Ohio Supreme Court justices joined a national tour to advocate for judicial independence and criticize partisan labels on judicial races. They highlighted concerns about politicizing judges' seats and emphasized the importance of maintaining societal and legal norms.
- As the country turns 250, retired judges hit the road to defend judicial independence
Retired judges are touring Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Michigan to warn that the rule of law in America is in grave danger, citing increased polarization and criticism of the judicial system. They highlight concerns about threats to judicial independence and the impact of political rhetoric, including remarks by President Donald Trump.
- As the country turns 250, retired judges hit the road to defend judicial independence
Retired judges are touring the U.S. to warn about threats to judicial independence and the rule of law amid declining public trust and political polarization. They cite concerns over attacks on the judiciary and increased threats against judges, including remarks by President Donald Trump.
- As the country turns 250, retired judges hit the road to defend judicial independence
A group of retired federal and state judges has been traveling through Ohio and Pennsylvania to defend judicial independence and bolster the rule of law as the country celebrates its 250th anniversary.
- As the country turns 250, retired judges hit the road to defend judicial independence
Retired judges are touring the U.S. to warn about threats to judicial independence and the rule of law, citing increased polarization and criticism of the courts. They highlight concerns over attacks on judges and the politicization of the judiciary, with some linking these issues to statements by President Donald Trump.
- As the country turns 250, retired judges hit the road to defend judicial independence
Retired judges are touring the U.S. to warn that judicial independence is under threat, citing declining public trust in courts and political polarization. They highlight concerns over attacks on the judicial system and increased threats against judges, particularly linked to President Donald Trump's rhetoric.
- Judges: Tyranny threatening judicial independence comes in many forms
Judges assert that tyranny threatening judicial independence manifests in various forms. They emphasize that maintaining the rule of law requires consistent effort, yet some believe judges are incapable of fulfilling this duty.
- Timeline of the Mandelson scandal that put Keir Starmer in the dock
The Mandelson scandal, involving Peter Mandelson's alleged misuse of a parliamentary office, led to legal scrutiny of Keir Starmer, the UK's former Lord Chancellor. The controversy centered on claims of political interference in a judicial appointment, sparking debates over judicial independence and political ethics.