The absence of an operational judicial system in the Northern part of the country is the most worrying issue in Côte d’Ivoire since the political and military crisis in 2002 led to a de facto control of this area by the rebels.
In Guatemala, the independence and impartiality of the judiciary is severely threatened by the increasing politicization of the justice system and, in particular, of the members of the Constitutional Court.
The Honduran Judiciary remains deeply politicized with the highest judicial offices still being distributed between the two main parties.
The Malaysian government frequently asserts that the judiciary is free from external control, pressure or influence.
In Uganda, the administration of justice lacks both human and financial resources to enable it to function properly.
The judiciary is generally independent, although it is constantly subjected to attacks from the executive. In addition, corruption within the judiciary is rampant and widespread and damages its public perception.
In an effort to combat this, accountability mechanisms have been set up to enhance judicial integrity. Advocates’ freedom of expression has been restricted and access to justice remains limited. Counter-terrorism legislation has undermined respect for the right to a fair trial.
Uganda-Attacks on Justice-Publication-2008 (full text, PDF)
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