Across its first 104 weeks in office, the Administration of President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has undertaken significant reforms designed to reinforce judicial independence, enhance integrity and modernise the justice system.

One of the most significant milestones came with the decision to allocate a fixed percentage of State revenue to the judiciary as a block grant, granting courts full financial autonomy for the first time. Announced in September 2025, the reform was welcomed by the Supreme Court as a historic step that resolves long-standing funding constraints and enhances the justice system’s ability to operate without external influence. The President has stated that financial independence is essential for the courts to perform their constitutional responsibilities, with the change reflected in the 2026 State Budget.

Legislative reforms have also been central to the Administration’s judicial agenda. On 11 August 2025, President Dr Muizzu ratified the Eighth Amendment to the Judges Act, introducing a strengthened framework for judicial accountability and conduct. The amendment established a comprehensive code of ethics for judges, prohibited business activities and financial conflicts of interest, and mandated annual asset declarations. It further refined procedures for transfers, temporary assignments and case-handling responsibilities to ensure greater transparency and efficiency in the justice system.

Parallel to these measures, the Government has modernised the Attorney General’s Office through the ratification of the Attorney General’s Office Bill in May 2025 and its first amendment in August 2025. The legislation separates the Office from the Civil Service structure, enables clearer recruitment pathways for legal professionals, and establishes a contemporary framework governing duties, pay and administration.

President Dr Muizzu has repeatedly affirmed that his Administration will not interfere with judicial affairs and emphasised that the Government’s role is limited to providing resources, while the courts must operate independently. During a visit to Laamu Fonadhoo, he reiterated that the judiciary must remain free from political influence and that a stable justice system is foundational to national development.

Taken together, these reforms represent one of the most comprehensive efforts in recent years to reinforce judicial independence in the Maldives. With enhanced financial autonomy, strengthened accountability mechanisms and modernised legal institutions, the Administration states that it remains committed to building a justice system that is fair, impartial and resilient.