TITLE:
Public Perception of Statutory Independence and the Role of International Organizations in Promoting Judicial Independence in Madagascar
AUTHORS:
Judith Holihasinirina, Laingo Patricette Raharimihanta
KEYWORDS:
Legal Framework, Madagascar, SWOT, Judiciary, International Organizations
JOURNAL NAME:
Open Journal of Political Science,
Vol.15 No.1,
December
20,
2024
ABSTRACT: This study investigates how the general public views statutory independence in Madagascar and looks at how foreign organizations support judicial independence. It evaluates the impact of these views on the legitimacy and operation of the legal system and emphasizes the roles played by non-governmental organizations, the United Nations, and other international organizations. The article aims to determine the critical elements influencing trust among the public in the court and the efficacy of outside interventions in promoting independent judiciary through an inquiry of literature already in existence, surveys, and case studies. In the Indian Ocean, off the southeast coast of Africa, is the island country of Madagascar. Renowned for its diverse habitats, which include coral reefs, rainforests, and arid landscapes this island, which is the fourth biggest in the globe, is renowned for its abundant ecological integrity. Because more than 90% of its fauna is unique to this planet, it is a hub for efforts to preserve biodiversity. The official languages of the nation are French and Malagasy, with the former being the majority ethnic group. The populace of the nation is varied. The study uses a mixed-methods approach, gathering data using both quantitative and qualitative techniques. Take polls to find out how the general population in Madagascar feels about judicial independence. When it comes to qualitative information from case studies and interviews, use thematic assessment and statistical testing, respectively. SWOT analysis was done to examine the form several angles.