The Question of Independent and Impartial Constitutional Adjudicator in Ethiopia: A Comparative Study with Germany and South Africa

Abstract

Abstract
This article sets out to evaluate whether the Ethiopian constitutional adjudicator
meets standards of independence and impartiality to handle the constitutional
adjudicatory roles. It assesses the institutional organization of the constitutional
adjudicator, and how and by whom its members are elected or appointed. It considers
the various elements and aspects of independence and impartiality and the factors
that affect each one of them. To make a meticulous assessment of the Ethiopian
constitutional adjudicator in light of those internationally accepted standards, the
Article undertakes a comparative analysis with the constitutional adjudicators of two
other jurisdictions, Germany and South Africa. It identifies the weak sides of the
Ethiopian constitutional adjudicator. Finally, the Article draws conclusions.