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judiciaryIn constitutional terms, the system of courts and body of judges in a country. The independence of the judiciary from other branches of the central authority is generally considered to be an essential feature of a democratic political system. This independence is often written into a nation's constitution and protected from abuse by politicians. |
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According to Diamond, for instance, horizontal accountability institutions include anti-corruption laws, anti-corruption bodies, an independent and effective judicial system and a strong parliament, while vertical accountability institutions encompass civil society organizations and the international community. This is a good and necessary correction, one that reaffirms the country's sense of the judicial system, as well as its faith in its economic institutions. Christine Gonong has had extensive experience working within the judicial system. |
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