, Department of Public Law, Faculty of Law, University of Qom, Qom, Iran
10.22034/judg.2026.2068891.1561
Abstract
Public trust in the judiciary is one of the pillars of the political legitimacy of the governance system and social stability. This trust is considered a social and institutional capital that guarantees citizens’ acceptance and compliance with judicial opinions and decisions, and consequently, citizens’ sense of legal security in today’s societies. A conceptual and empirical study of public trust shows that independence, impartiality, adherence to ethical standards, transparency, and accountability are key factors in promoting this trust. The experiences of judicial systems in various countries, including the United States, Canada, , show that reducing public trust can lead to a crisis of efficiency, reduced citizen participation in judicial processes, and even weakening social cohesion. The present study, using a descriptive-analytical method and with theoretical analysis and comparative examples in some contemporary judicial systems, presents strategies for strengthening public trust in the judiciary and emphasizes the role of public communications, education and structural reforms in this direction.