Abstract This study explores how the exercise of authority affects the administration of justice, focusing on criminal law and human rights principles. Using an analytical and comparative legal methodology, it provides original insights into current debates on justice, accountability, and the rule of law. Keywords: Authority influence, Legal justice, Criminal law, Human rights, Legal accountability ⸻ Introduction Legal justice constitutes a fundamental pillar for the stability of modern societies, and the influence of authority plays a significant role in either achieving or obstructing it. This study aims to examine the relationship between authority and legal justice in the criminal law context and analyze the impact of influence on citizens’ fundamental rights and freedoms. ⸻ 1. Authority and Legal Justice 1. Authority: The ability of individuals or institutions to influence the behavior of others and make decisions that are binding. 2. Legal justice: The fair application of laws to all members of society without bias, ensuring human rights and legal accountability. ⸻ 2. Influence and Justice in Criminal Law • Influence refers to illegal or undue impact on the course of justice, whether through judicial appointments, guiding legal decisions, or misuse of positions. • Practical examples: • Interference by officials in criminal investigations. • Using influence to reduce sentences for certain defendants. ⸻ 3. Role of Forensic Evidence in Limiting Influence • Modern criminal justice relies on material, digital, and biological evidence to ensure neutrality. • Greater reliance on objective evidence reduces the possibility of undue influence in legal decisions. ⸻ 4. Results 1. The presence of authority influence leads to human rights violations. 2. Strengthening the Al-Mustaqbal University, the first university in Iraq