Sentence examples for lacking independence from inspiring English sources

The European Court of Human Rights has repeatedly criticized the French judiciary as lacking independence.

It is precisely because our courts are generally not biased or lacking independence that the corporations want to bypass them.

That Mr. Chirac would launch his own investigation was immediately seized on by his critics as lacking independence.

Portugal and Spain share the same weak oversight of public spending, with auditors too weak or lacking independence from government.

Though ERT was often criticized for overspending and for lacking independence, it was widely valued in Greece for its in-depth news coverage, documentaries and cultural programs.

Under previous governments complaints from people in state care regarding abuse were handled by the Ministry of Social Development, an arrangement the Human Rights Commission criticised for lacking independence and being " humiliating and drawn-out" for survivors.

Allegations that we lack independence are part of our daily routine – they no longer surprise us.

It was understaffed, lacked independence and had insufficient power to pursue cases, the report said.

It lacks independence, relies on reports of bad lobbying and rarely, if ever, takes enforcement action.

"They may be doing this in order to dispel accusations that Iran's judiciary lacks independence".

To the extent there is a perception that they lack independence, they blame the S.E.C. for raising the issue.