International Commission of Jurists
Attacks on Justice 2000 – Egypt

Attacks on Justice 2000 – Egypt

Aug 13, 2001

An elaborate exceptional court system continued to function, undermining the jurisdiction of regular courts and allowing the government to choose which court to refer sensitive cases to.

Attacks on Justice 2000 – Peru

Attacks on Justice 2000 – Peru

Aug 13, 2001

The Rule of Law and democracy further deteriorated in Peru where the judiciary is often politically manipulated and judicial proceedings, especially those before military tribunals, offer few guarantees of due process of law.

Attacks on Justice 2000 – Togo

Attacks on Justice 2000 – Togo

Aug 13, 2001

The judicial system in Togo continued to be subject to gross interference from the executive throughout 1999. Magistrates are recruited, and their career is administered, on the basis of their political allegiance rather than on professional merit.

Attacks on Justice 2000 – Tunisia

Attacks on Justice 2000 – Tunisia

Aug 13, 2001

Throughout 1999 the lack of independence of the judiciary in Tunisia was very apparent. This was particularly true in political trials, despite the fact that there were international observers present at many of them.

Attacks on Justice 2000 – France

Attacks on Justice 2000 – France

Aug 13, 2001

Important draft legislation that would have enhanced the independence of the judiciary, especially regarding the appointment and discipline of public prosecutors, failed to be approved by the bicameral parliament in January 2000.

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