Human rights concerns and problems with the administration of justice still exist, as Nigeria remains a country in transition. However, a new Constitution provided appropriate safeguards for the independence of the judiciary and they were respected in practice.
At least 31 judges, lawyers and prosecutors were the target of threats, intimidation or physical attacks during the year. More than 100 other people associated with the administration of justice were also the subjects of harassment.
Corruption in the Kenyan judiciary is reported to be widespread, and the administration of justice suffers generally from inadequate funding and political influence.
The judicial system in India remained overburdened but able to function independently. There was some controversy during the year regarding the lack of members of lower castes and indigenous populations in higher judicial office.
The United States has a wide range of judicial selection procedures. At the state level there are three main selection methods, by the legislature or executive, by an independent body, or through popular election procedures.
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