Judicial financial independence and autonomy is widely recognised as a critical and necessary component of the full realisation of the independence of the judiciary. The need for judiciaries to have control over their resources, staff, and planning for their functioning is highlighted in various instruments as critical to the effective functioning of judiciaries, and achievement of the principles of judicial independence and separation of powers. However, the practice and trends in Africa reflect varying, and even contradictory practices to the stated and recognised principles that seek to enhance judicial financial independence in the region. 

Using case studies of eleven African countries, this book examines the mechanics and design of administrative and institutional arrangements related to judiciary financing and their relationship with the general principles of judicial financial independence and autonomy.