Independence of the Judiciary - SS1 Government Past Questions and Answers - page 1

Judges can make decisions based on the law and evidence, free from outside influence

 It ensures that justice is served fairly and impartially

For life or a long term

To prevent the government from reducing their salaries as a form of retaliation

It ensures that everyone is subject to the same legal standards

The independence of the judiciary helps to ensure that judges can make decisions based solely on the law and the evidence presented, free from outside influence, which helps to ensure that justice is served fairly and impartially.

 If the judiciary was not independent, powerful individuals or groups could use their influence to manipulate the legal system to their own advantage, which could undermine the integrity of the legal system and erode public trust in the rule of law.