key term - Authoritarian-populist judiciary

Definition

An authoritarian-populist judiciary is a judicial system where judges and legal decisions align strongly with authoritarian principles under the guise of reflecting popular will or majority sentiment. It often involves undermining the independence of the judiciary to favor decisions that consolidate power within a single ruler or party.

Related terms

Judicial Independence:

The principle that judges should be free to make decisions based on law and facts without pressure from governments or other outside influences.

Populism:

A political approach that strives to appeal to ordinary people who feel that their concerns are disregarded by established elite groups.

Authoritarianism:

A governing system characterized by strong central power and limited political freedoms, with little to no input from citizens in decision-making processes