Decisionmaking, independence and the judiciary

This article examines the relationship between judicial decision making and judicial independence. The article begins with an examination of judicial decisionmaking and moves into a discussion of the characteristics of judicial independence, both historically and in the present day. Next, the articl...

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Published in:International journal of public administration 1999-01, Vol.22 (2), p.261-284
Main Author: Hartmus, Diane M
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Decision Making
Decision theory
DECISION-MAKING AND GAME THEORY
INDEPENDENCE
JUDICIARY
Studies
STUDY OF HISTORY AS SUBJECT MATTER
United States
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Summary:This article examines the relationship between judicial decision making and judicial independence. The article begins with an examination of judicial decisionmaking and moves into a discussion of the characteristics of judicial independence, both historically and in the present day. Next, the article examines recent incidents of infringement on judicial independence from both the legislative and executive branches in the areas of tenure, procedure and administration. The article concludes with a discussion of the effect of each of these types of infringements on judicial decision making.
ISSN:0190-0692
1532-4265
DOI:10.1080/01900699908525383