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International Law

Abstract

It is hard to deny the power of courts and the judiciary in the 21st century: law and litigation increasingly permeate everyday life. Courts and judges play a larger role in society. This increased power of judicial review has led to demands that the judiciary itself be more open to public scrutiny. For example, the use of televised sentencing is not just a cost-saving measure, but also a response to calls for more "open justice."  As courts take on a more visible role in social order, they are expected to uphold standards of public management typically expected of other democratic institutions; such as transparency, accountability, efficiency and diversity. Expansion in the reach of judicial authority has given rise to a growing interest not only in what courts say, but also their composition: who the members are, how they are selected and how they work matter.

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