​The book discusses the independence of the judiciary in the context of democratic transition. The analysis is based on the premise that democracy cannot be consolidated without the rule of law of which judicial independence is an indispensable part. The book intertwines these concepts, contending that the independence of the judiciary is an integral part of the principle of the rule of law, while the rule of law is an essential indicator for judging the success of democratic transition. The research draws a direct relationship between the principle of the independence of the judiciary and democracy, as a principal indicator of democratic transformation.