Judicial Institutions, Judicialization and Public Policies

The complex interplay between judicial institutions and public policies is crucial in contemporary democracies. Judicial institutions and courts increasingly influence policymaking. This panel will explore the intersection of judicial authority with legislative and executive functions, as well as with organized civil society and social movements, leading to judicialization and extrajudicial decisions that affect public policy. Key topics include judicial policymaking, the judicialization of public policies, the tension between judicial oversight and democratic governance, and the impact of judicial institutions' interactions with social actors on representative democracy.