The separation of powers, particularly between the political branches of government and the judiciary, is a core precept of the rule of law. Central to this principle is that the judiciary must be, structurally and in practice, independent. Thus, according to the universally accepted principle of independence of the courts, the independence of the judiciary is be guaranteed by the State and enshrined in the Constitution or the law of the country. It is the duty of all governmental and other institutions to respect and observe the independence of the judiciary. In accordance with international standards on the independence of the judiciary, the governing bodies of the judiciary must be independent of the executive and legislative powers. Therefore, the correct option is E.