Attacks on Justice 2000 – Yugoslavia
Over 40 proceedings for dismissal of judges and presidents of courts were instituted because they were members of the Association of Judges of Serbia.
Attacks on Justice 2000 – Turkey
Despite constitutional guarantees of judicial independence, judges in Turkey are not truly free to decide matters before them impartially, in accordance with their assessment of the facts and their understanding of the law.
Attacks on Justice 2000 – Brazil
A parliamentary committee investigated allegations of corruption and mismanagement in the judiciary. A number of judges and prosecutors were denounced and the evidence collected was sent to the Public Prosecutor for the initiation of criminal investigations.
Attacks on Justice 2000 – Azerbaijan
The presidential power regarding appointment and dismissal of judges is a serious threat to the impartiality of the judiciary. Furthermore, the lack of security of tenure for judges constitutes a serious deficiency in the Azeri system.
Attacks on Justice 2000 – Sri Lanka
Tamil litigants and lawyers face serious language problems, particularly in Colombo: interpreters are not available, few judges can function in Tamil, publication of legislation and emergency regulations in Tamil is not up to date and law reports and text books are not available in Tamil.
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