Judicial independence in a modern democracy can be ensured by

Government

JAMB 1997

A. the confirmation of the appointment of judges by the legislature
B. the provision that judges can only be removed from office by the president - in - councl
C. making judges independent of the ministry of justice
D. safeguarding the security of tenure of judges

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation

Judicial independence means that judges must be free from political interference and external pressure so they can make impartial decisions based on the law. One of the most effective ways to ensure this is by guaranteeing the security of tenure—meaning that judges cannot be easily removed from office except through a due legal process, usually involving serious misconduct or incapacity.

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