Session 6: Who guards the guardians? Protecting the rule of law through judicial integrity
Mar 17, 2027 | 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
CC13
Description
Justice systems are essential to upholding the rule of law and ensuring accountability for corruption. However, judicial and prosecutorial authorities may themselves be vulnerable to corruption, undue influence or political interference, undermining their independence, impartiality and effectiveness.
This session will examine the key corruption threats facing judicial and prosecutorial authorities, including less visible forms of undue influence and interference, and the institutional weaknesses which allow them to take hold. Taking a systems perspective, panellists will explore how integrity, oversight and accountability mechanisms can work together to strengthen institutional resilience and safeguard independence and impartiality. The session will also consider the broader impact of a judicial integrity system on public trust and effective anti-corruption enforcement.
