International Commission of Jurists
Attacks on Justice 2000 – Nigeria

Attacks on Justice 2000 – Nigeria

Aug 13, 2001

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

Attacks on Justice 2000 – Colombia

Aug 13, 2001

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.

Attacks on Justice 2000 – Kenya

Attacks on Justice 2000 – Kenya

Aug 13, 2001

Corruption in the Kenyan judiciary is reported to be widespread, and the administration of justice suffers generally from inadequate funding and political influence.

Attacks on Justice 2000 – USA

Attacks on Justice 2000 – USA

Aug 13, 2001

The United States has a wide range of judicial selection procedures. At the state level there are three main selection methods, by the legislature or executive, by an independent body, or through popular election procedures.

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