What is the Role of the Judicial System?
The judicial system is the system through which the judicial power of government is exercised. Judicial power means the power to decide on controversies or conflicts between the people themselves, or between the state and the people. These conflicts can be of any type that affects the rights of the people with regard to their lives, liberty or property. The functions of a judicial system include: • To independently and impartially uphold and interpret the Constitution and other laws, and ensure that the rule of law is followed; • Prevent arbitrariness and unfair procedures by other branches of government and make sure they act within the law; • Protect the rights, freedoms and property of the people, and also to protect the public interest as provided by the Constitution and other laws; • Peacefully resolve disputes among members of society in accordance with the law.
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