Why do Political actors tolerate courts able to check their power? This book argues that Judicial Independence as electorally-induced \'insurance\' is about the risks of losing power, risks that are higher in autocratic regimes.
Using a mixed-methods approach, it develops a theory of both de facto and de jure Independence across regime type..
Why do Political actors tolerate courts able to check their power? This book argues that Judicial Independence as electorally-induced \'insurance\' is about the risks of losing power, risks that are higher in autocratic regimes