Judicial populism, also called juridical populism, is a phenomenon in which the judgments and actions of the courts are driven by the perception of the masses or of certain groups. Some refer to the term as popular constitutionalism, and it has been described as a reaction to the perceived elitist bias in the legal system. The expression can also refer to actions of the courts that reflect public sentiment, or that are aimed at garnering public support for the judicial institution itself. It is therefore concerned with the relation between the courts and popular opinion.
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Judicial populism or juridical populism is a phenomenon where the judgments and actions of the courts are driven by the perception of the masses or certain groups.
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The term, which some refer to as popular constitutionalism, has been described as a reaction to the perceived elitist bias in the legal system.
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