El desafío iliberal a la independencia judicial: la contribución de los tribunales internacionalesThe illiberal challenge to judicial independence: the contribution of international tribunals

Abstract

Abstract This article explores how international courts can contribute, albeit in a limited way, to defending the independence of national judges against the onslaught of illiberal governments. Structurally, we will first provide a characterisation of the illiberal phenomenon in order to map the literature. We will show how international and supranational courts have developed a standard for preserving the independence of domestic judges, and the limits to the application of this standard. In the final part of the article, we will develop some critical considerations based on the results of our analysis.