Commitment Quote by David Lidington
“In countries that lack a longstanding and entrenched commitment to the rule of law, it can be hard to recruit, train and keep prosecutors and judges who are both independent and effective, even in the face of attempted intimidation or corruption.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Parliamentary Debate, UK House of Commons, 2015
Legal systems lacking deep-rooted rule‑of‑law traditions struggle to attract and retain independent, effective prosecutors and judges, especially under intimidation or corruption.
In simple terms: Weak rule‑of‑law makes recruiting independent judges hard.
Key Takeaway
Strengthen institutions to protect judicial independence.
Themes
justice
institutional integrity
corruption
recruitment
rule of law
Mood
concerned
determined
optimistic
Type
analytical
policy
When to use this quote
- judicial appointments
- anti‑corruption reforms
- capacity building
- international aid
- civil society monitoring
Key Concepts
rule of law
institutional resilience
independence
Questions to Reflect On
- How can civil society support judicial independence?
- What incentives retain effective prosecutors?
A Different Perspective
Even strong institutions can be undermined by political interference.
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