Attacks on Justice 2002: Belarus
The 1996 Constitution of Belarus, which was adopted by unconstitutional means, remains in force. The President has excessive power and continues to rule the country by presidential decree.
Attacks on Justice 2002: Guatemala
Human rights conditions for lawyers and members of the judiciary in Guatemala have deteriorated.
Attacks on Justice 2002: Mexico
Breaches in the constitutional structure for the separation of the judiciary from the executive, were among the problems of the judiciary during the period under review.
Attacks on Justice 2002: Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe was in deep political and economic crisis following the onset of a violent campaign in 2000 led by “war veterans” to crush the political opposition and seize commercial farms.
Attacks on Justice 2002: Bahrain
With his accession to power as Amir in March 1999, Sheikh Hamad began an unprecedented process of political reform.
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