Attacks on Justice 2002: China
The human rights situation in China continued to deteriorate. Persecution and torture of members of the Falun Gong spiritual movement and members of political dissident groups continued.
Attacks on Justice 2002: Yugoslavia
The period covered by this report saw dramatic political changes in the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia. President Slobodan Milosevic was ousted by a peaceful popular uprising after 13 years in power.
Attacks on Justice 2002: Turkey
The 1982 Constitution establishes Turkey as a republic with a parliamentary form of government. According to Article 2, Turkey is a democratic, secular and social State governed by the rule of law.
Attacks on Justice 2002: Brazil
The Brazilian judiciary confronted a myriad of difficulties, including failure to function expeditiously, lack of independence and corruption.
Attacks on Justice 2002: Kenya
A Constitutional Review process has been under way and a significant portion of civil society has now been allowed to participate. The Government has attempted to intimidate the opposition media with arrests and prosecutions.
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