The Judiciarys Law Journal

The Judiciarys Law Journal

Accountability of Judiciary and Its Relation with the Concept of Independence of Judiciary

Document Type : Research/Original/Regular Article

Authors
Asadollah Yavari
Mohammadghasem Tangestani
10.22106/jlj.2016.23179
Abstract
Along with concentrating on enhancing Independence of judges and judiciary from executive power, Importance and necessity of judicial accountability (both judges and judiciary) have been concentrated in many studies.
Accountability of judiciary as an institution is related to managerial level of this branch and performance of its authorities in administering of it and executing relevant laws. Here, Judiciary is seen as an organization has some of the state responsibilities. With attention to importance of maintaining judicial independence, mechanisms of judicial accountability have been concentrated. In this essay, we illustrate the concept of judicial independence and accountability, mechanisms of accountability of judiciary in comparative law and legal situation of judicial independence and accountability in Iran. 
Keywords
Judicial Independence
accountability
judiciary
Separation of Powers
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  • Receive Date 21 December 2016
  • First Publish Date 21 December 2016
  • Publish Date 22 September 2016