Attacks on Justice 2002: Zambia
Despite moves by officials to interfere with the judiciary in politically related cases, the country’s judges and lawyers generally strive to remain independent.
Attacks on Justice 2002: Algeria
Judges and public prosecutors are not fully independent. Political manipulation over the judiciary remains a principal concern. The judicial system does not provide for fair trials. Lawyers suffer continuous harassment by the executive.
Attacks on Justice 2002: Iran
The judiciary in Iran remained heavily under the influence of executive and religious government authorities. The functioning of Islamic Revolutionary Courts severely undermined judicial authority in the country.
Attacks on Justice 2002: Palestine
The Palestinian judiciary is largely under-resourced and subject to frequent political attacks and executive pressure. Judges are overworked and underpaid.
Attacks on Justice 2002: Fiji
Until the 19 May 2000 uprising, the country was governed by a democratically elected government and the judiciary was independent.
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