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Rethinking the Role of Judicial Independence in Socialist-Transforming East Asia

The International and Comparative Law Quarterly, 2007-10, Vol.56 (4), p.837-870 [Peer Reviewed Journal]

Copyright © British Institute of International and Comparative Law 2007 ;Copyright 2007 British Institute of International and Comparative Law ;Copyright © 2007 British Institute of International and Comparative Law ;ISSN: 0020-5893 ;EISSN: 1471-6895 ;DOI: 10.1093/iclq/lei203

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Title:
Rethinking the Role of Judicial Independence in Socialist-Transforming East Asia
Author: Gillespie, John
Subjects: Attorneys ; Commercial courts ; Comparative law ; Discretionary Power ; East Asia ; Independence ; Judges ; JUDICIAL INDEPENDENCE ; Judicial powers ; Judicial process ; Judicial system ; Judiciary ; Law ; Law and order ; Law reform ; Legal analysis ; Narratives ; Political doctrines ; Political influences ; Political parties ; Political reform ; POLITICS AND GOVERNMENT ; Postcommunist Societies ; Rule of law ; Separation of Powers ; Socialism
Is Part Of: The International and Comparative Law Quarterly, 2007-10, Vol.56 (4), p.837-870
Description: This article argues that judicial independence is a poor indicator of the capacity of courts effectively to resolve commercial disputes. Judicial power is a more accurate measure because it assesses whether courts have sufficient jurisdiction, discretionary authority and enforcement powers to make decisions over socially meaningful commercial problems. In fact, judicial independence may reduce the power of newly emerging commercial courts in socialist-transforming Asia, which need politics to protect them from interference by powerful governments and private investors. This article explores the trade-offs between judicial power and political patronage by inquiring into the circumstances where patronage may slide into interference. It also investigates the conditions in which judges are most likely to acquire or arrogate discretionary powers to understand politics on their terms. Finally, this article analyses the highly polarized views in this region about what constitutes valid judicial determinations. The message for international agencies contemplating judicial reforms is that reducing political influence and promoting law-based decisions will not uniformly generate popular support and legitimacy for courts.
Publisher: Cambridge, UK: Cambridge University Press
Language: English
Identifier: ISSN: 0020-5893
EISSN: 1471-6895
DOI: 10.1093/iclq/lei203
Source: Alma/SFX Local Collection
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Rethinking the Role of Judicial Independence in Socialist-Transforming East Asia

Copyright © British Institute of International and Comparative Law 2007 ;Copyright 2007 British Institute of International and Comparative Law ;Copyright © 2007 British Institute of International and Comparative Law ;ISSN: 0020-5893 ;EISSN: 1471-6895 ;DOI: 10.1093/iclq/lei203

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