Abstract
Judicial independence is widely, and rightly, said to be a cornerstone of liberal government, of good government, and of the rule of law. Judicial independence in the good sense implies that judges should be free from improper interference by political authorities; that they should be free from improper pressure by powerful private forces as well, or from mob pressure; and at a bare minimum that judges should not yield to corruption or bribery or to personal conflicts of interest. International norms, international legal institutions, and activist organisations promoting an international legal agenda have all gained strength and influence in recent decades. As such, international influence might in principle encourage judicial independence in the good sense around the world. This is especially urgent in countries where the rule of law has traditionally been weak or nonexistent. Keywords: international legal agenda; judicial independence
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