judiciary

Example Sentences

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Some hoped that Hong Kong’s judiciary might be the one institution to stop Hong Kong from being swallowed up by the Chinese system.

From The Wall Street Journal

A spokesperson for the judiciary said: "Judges and magistrates sentence according to the law set by Parliament and the sentencing guidelines set by the independent Sentencing Council."

From BBC

Mulino condemned the threat, insisting that Panama was a country that upholds the rule of law "and respects the decisions of the judiciary, which is independent of the central government."

From Barron's

But Iran's judiciary denied that he was sentenced to death, saying he faced security-related charges carrying prison terms only.

From BBC

Fernandez declared at the close of her campaign, referring to the number of seats in the 57-seat Legislative Assembly needed to overhaul the judiciary.

From Barron's