International Commission of Jurists
Attacks on Justice 2000 – Japan

Attacks on Justice 2000 – Japan

Aug 13, 2001

A drastic reform of the judicial infrastructure is to be carried out by the Judicial System Reform Council established in June 1999.

Attacks on Justice 2000 – Chile

Attacks on Justice 2000 – Chile

Aug 13, 2001

The year was dominated by the events related to the arrest of General (retd.) Augusto Pinochet in the United Kingdom and the investigations into past human rights violations involving Pinochet and other high-ranking retired military officers.

Attacks on Justice 2000 – China

Attacks on Justice 2000 – China

Aug 13, 2001

The Chinese judiciary is subject to the leadership of the Chinese Communist Party. Lawyers cannot function independently, as the Ministry of Justice has significant control over lawyers, law firms and bar associations.

Attacks on Justice 2000 – Liechtenstein

Attacks on Justice 2000 – Liechtenstein

Aug 13, 2001

The European Court of Human Rights ruled on 28 October 1999 in the case Wille v. Liechtenstein that the government of Liechtenstein had violated Articles 10 and 13 of the European Convention on Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms.

Attacks on Justice 2000 – Burkina Faso

Attacks on Justice 2000 – Burkina Faso

Aug 13, 2001

The judicial system in Burkina Faso is weak and remains under the control of the executive power, despite the fact that the Constitution guarantees its independence. Impunity in the country is still a widespread phenomenon.

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