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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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The Commission will make a comprehensive examination of judicial independence and accountability in the states, looking at tenure, compensation, ethics and other institutional factors affecting state judiciaries and the path to the bench. |
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