Aug 15, 2008
Against a backdrop of inter-communal violence and the worsening of law and order in the region, the police have reportedly been carrying out abuses, including against detainees, while enjoying impunity.
While the Supreme Court and National Court are generally considered to be independent of the government, local and village courts have often been subject to severe pressure, resulting in justice being severely compromised.
Prosecutors, who are underpaid, are open to corruption, which continues to be of concern generally in political and public bodies.
Papua New Guinea-Attacks on Justice-Publication-2008 (full text, PDF)
Aug 15, 2008
The independence of the judiciary continues to be undermined by the executive and police officials in Swaziland.
In November 2002, the rule of law experienced a major crisis due to the Government’s refusal to recognize court rulings.
Court of Appeal judges resumed work only two years later, in November 2004, thereby providing hope that the crisis would be overcome. However, despite the drafting of a new constitution, the absence of a separation of powers (which is being monopolized by the King and his councillors), combined with impunity and a failure to conduct investigations or provide access to justice, has led to the rule of law being severely undermined.
A new Constitution, which had been in the process of being drafted since 1996, was finally adopted in July 2005.
Swaziland-Attacks on Justice-Publication-2008 (full text, PDF)
Aug 15, 2008
Nigeria’s justice system is making a slow recovery from the effects of about fifteen years of military rule, and many problems remain.
Jul 11, 2008
In Chad, administration of justice is weak as the conditions in which it operates are poor.
Jul 11, 2008
The December 2003 UNOHCHR assessment of human rights in Mexico highlights the many flaws that exist in the judiciary and recommends an overhaul of the justice system, particularly with regard to criminal justice.
