Z. Fathya & R. Santika, “Judicial Independence and Political Influence in Modern Democracies.” Journal of Law and Social Politics, vol. 3, no. 2 (2025): 57–70.
Summary: This research examines contemporary human rights violations and evaluates the effectiveness of international legal mechanisms in addressing these issues. Case studies on Ukraine, Myanmar, Ethiopia, and Venezuela illustrate both the successes and shortcomings of international legal interventions. Strengthening global accountability requires enhanced cooperation, judicial independence, and more effective sanction mechanisms. The study also explores judicial independence as a fundamental pillar of democracy, assessing the extent of political influence on judicial autonomy. Through content analysis of judicial reforms and constitutional changes in democratic nations, the research identifies key patterns of political interference, including judicial appointments, budgetary control, and legislative restrictions on judicial review. While judicial independence upholds constitutional integrity and civil liberties, political interference can erode democratic institutions. The study concludes that safeguarding judicial autonomy necessitates strong legal frameworks, institutional transparency, and active civil society participation. These findings contribute to legal and political discourse, offering policy recommendations to enhance judicial resilience and democratic governance.