MANIFESTATIONS OF INEQUALITY BEFORE THE ADMINISTRATIVE JUDICIARY IN ALGERIA AND THEIR IMPLICATIONS FOR THE INDIVIDUAL AND SOCIETY
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Equality before the judiciary is a constitutional principle enshrined by the Algerian legislator. However, the practical reality of administrative justice reveals significant shortcomings that undermine this principle. These include difficulties in accessing justice and disparities in resources between citizens and administrative bodies, which result in indirect discrimination in the application of justice. Such imbalances exacerbate social inequality and promote reliance on informal mediation rather than legal recourse, thereby weakening public confidence in the judiciary and threatening societal stability. This situation calls for a comprehensive review of the legal framework and the activation of oversight and enforcement mechanisms to ensure effective equality before the administrative judiciary
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