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 – 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.
Attacks on Justice 2000 – Belarus
In Belarus the procedures regarding tenure, discipline and dismissal of judges do not comply with the principle of an independent judiciary. In fact, no respect at all for the Rule of Law is shown by the Belarussian Government.
Attacks on Justice 2000 – Algeria
Judges and prosecutors do not enjoy security of tenure and can be transferred without their consent by a decision of the Minister of Justice.
Gibraltar: trial observation finding
The ICJ has noted the ruling of the Magistrates’ Court in Gibraltar dated 8 August with regard to proceedings involving Chief Justice, Derek Schofield. These proceedings were observed by the ICJ.
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