Abstract
The social construction of judicial power is a complicated process, especially in hybrid political regimes. We argue that off-bench resistance against blatant interference supported by vibrant social networks is an important manifestation of judicial autonomy. By drawing on evidence from field research, media coverage, and the existing scholarly literature, we clarify the logic of off-bench judicial resistance against external interference, outline a taxonomy of five strategies of resistance in hybrid regimes, and explain the political implications of off-bench judicial behavior.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 67-91 |
Journal | Journal of Law and Courts |
Volume | 2 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2014 |
Keywords
- Judicial independence
- courts
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Social Sciences
- Law