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In the end, however, what is crucial here is how the legislative instrument is used, the executive power is exercised and the judiciary or independent relevant agencies apply the law. As in corruption cases, the implementation of sanctions against abuse of administrative power is possible only if the investigation, prosecution and justice systems are independent of the ruling political power.