Attacks on Justice 2000 – Australia
Attention in Australia in late 1999, early 2000, was focused on the issue of mandatory sentencing.
Attacks on Justice 2000: Indonesia
The Indonesian Constitution has little practical effect. Effective judicial review is absent and the judiciary depends upon the executive, in both legal and administrative terms.
Attacks on Justice 2000 – Bolivia
The main problems affecting the judiciary are related to long delays in trials and widespread corruption.
Attacks on Justice 2000 – Nigeria
Human rights concerns and problems with the administration of justice still exist, as Nigeria remains a country in transition. However, a new Constitution provided appropriate safeguards for the independence of the judiciary and they were respected in practice.
Attacks on Justice 2000 – Colombia
At least 31 judges, lawyers and prosecutors were the target of threats, intimidation or physical attacks during the year. More than 100 other people associated with the administration of justice were also the subjects of harassment.
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