judicial independence eval

• pro - protects the liberty of the individual from abuse of power by executive
• pro - supports the theory of separation of powers so the judiciary can place checks and balances to ensure the other arms of state dont overstep their power by judicial review
• pro - they cannot be forced to resign if they make a decision that government disagree with
• pro - judges are impartial in decisions and make without interference from media or powerful individuals
• pro - judges cannot have a connection to the case so that all cases receive a fair hearing - PINOCHET - article 6 echr