National Defence The Hidden Vulnerability How Judicial Backlog Threatens

From a national defence perspective, judicial delays are not merely a social or economic problem; they can also pose a significant national security threat. National security is defined not only by military strength and external defence mechanisms but also by the internal stability of a country. A judicial system that fails to deliver justice in a timely manner is one of the most significant internal threats to national security.The backlog of cases and delayed judicial processes create openings for extremist movements or other non-state actors to gain a foothold in society. These groups often thrive in environments where the state appears incapable of maintaining social order. The longer it takes for the judiciary to resolve issues of human rights violations, corruption, or economic inequality, the more vulnerable the state becomes to exploitation by domestic or international actors looking to destabilize the system.The impact of judicial delay is not only logistical but psychological. For many individuals, the experience of waiting for justice, of being ignored or marginalized, can generate a profound sense of powerlessness. This sense of being overlooked by the system fosters frustration and alienation. Moreover, it creates a feedback loop in which dissatisfaction with the judicial system is compounded by a growing perception that the judiciary does not care about ordinary citizens' needs or concerns.

Pagina's: 242, Paperback, Artur Victoria