# Policy Position 04/2007: Promoting Decent Judicial Terms and Conditions

URL: https://www.transparency.org/en/publications/policy-position-04-2007-promoting-decent-judicial-terms-and-conditions
Type: Publication or report
Published: 2007-04-15
Updated: 2020-04-06

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15 April 2007

The terms and conditions under which judges and court officials work are important in determining their likelihood to engage in corrupt practice. Judiciaries faced with low salaries, poor training and benefits, uncertain security of tenure, or sub-standard administration are unlikely to attract and retain high-quality candidates. Even where able judges and court staff are in place, poor terms and conditions can provide both incentives and opportunities for resorting to corruption. The security of tenure is an essential means of securing judicial independence but, more broadly, conditions of service should provide a professional environment that is a transparent, motivating and safe place for judicial officers to work. Developing decent working environments is therefore a key means of preventing judicial corruption.

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