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.
Attacks on Justice 2002: Pakistan
The independence of the judiciary was largely undermined by the order by General Musharraf in January 2000 that Pakistani judges take a fresh oath of loyalty to his administration.
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