International Commission of Jurists
Attacks on Justice 2002: Belarus

Attacks on Justice 2002: Belarus

Aug 27, 2002

The 1996 Constitution of Belarus, which was adopted by unconstitutional means, remains in force. The President has excessive power and continues to rule the country by presidential decree.

Attacks on Justice 2002: Malaysia

Attacks on Justice 2002: Malaysia

Aug 27, 2002

The Government of Malaysia continued its repression of political opponents and further restricted freedom of expression, assembly and association.

Attacks on Justice 2002: Zimbabwe

Attacks on Justice 2002: Zimbabwe

Aug 27, 2002

Zimbabwe was in deep political and economic crisis following the onset of a violent campaign in 2000 led by “war veterans” to crush the political opposition and seize commercial farms.

Attacks on Justice 2002: Mexico

Attacks on Justice 2002: Mexico

Aug 27, 2002

Breaches in the constitutional structure for the separation of the judiciary from the executive, were among the problems of the judiciary during the period under review.

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