Judicial Independence
The principle that judges must be free from political pressure and influence so they can make decisions based solely on law and evidence.
Real World
When the Daily Mail labelled Supreme Court justices 'Enemies of the People' after the 2016 Miller ruling on Brexit, no government minister removed or disciplined the judges — their security of tenure protected them from political backlash.
Exam Focus
Distinguish independence (freedom from government interference) from impartiality (absence of personal bias) — examiners reward candidates who separate these clearly.
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