The judiciary remained in transition, with a process of reform under way. Appointments to the highest levels of the judiciary have been irregular and ninety per cent of the judges in Venezuela lack security of tenure.
The outbreak of a new wave of killings by ETA, the Basque armed separatist group, has led to increased pressure from public opinion on Judges and Magistrates in cases concerning ETA members or activists whose activities have been imputed to them.
A prosecution, with possible political overtones, was undertaken against the Chief Justice of Gibraltar for a minor traffic violation.
The judiciary acts confidently and independently. However, judicial independence is threatened through public attacks and non-provision of resources by the executive.
Despite the adoption of the Basic Law of Government, Saudi Arabia continues to be lacking in basic constitutional safeguards and civil liberties. The nation is a monarchy deriving religious legitimacy from the Wahhabi doctrine.
Human Rights Council concludes its 62nd session with action on country crises and key human rights challenges
Montenegro: Defence Minister must end campaign of intimidation against lawyer Veselin Radulovic
Thailand: Judges convene to advance a gender-responsive approach to justice, building on the Bangkok General Guidance
HRC62: Joint Statement Urging States to Act with Urgency to Protect Civilians in El Obeid