Context
An independent judiciary is the citizen’s protection against arbitrary power. In Lebanon, political influence over appointments, investigations, and institutional resources has repeatedly damaged public trust. Reform requires transparent judicial appointments, secure tenure, adequate resources, enforceable ethical standards, and protection from interference.
The Circle’s position
No reform is credible without an independent judiciary empowered to investigate, adjudicate, and enforce the law without political pressure.
Why It Matters
Judicial independence is essential for rights, investment, anti-corruption efforts, public safety, and confidence that every person and institution is accountable under the same law.
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