International Commission of Jurists
Attacks on Justice 2000: Pakistan

Attacks on Justice 2000: Pakistan

Aug 13, 2001

On 27 January 2000, the new Musharaf government gave instructions to judges in Pakistan to take a fresh oath of allegiance to the unconstitutional army-led administration.

Attacks on Justice 2000: Venezuela

Attacks on Justice 2000: Venezuela

Aug 13, 2001

A new constitution was approved by plebiscite at the end of the year. A radical restructuring of the judiciary, following serious denunciations of corruption and inefficiency, provided the backdrop for attacks on its independence and the suspension or dismissal of at least 229 judges.

Attacks on Justice 2000 – Paraguay

Attacks on Justice 2000 – Paraguay

Aug 13, 2001

Paraguay experienced a year of political instability that served as a framework for continuous attacks on the judiciary, especially on members of the Supreme Court.

Attacks on Justice 2000 – Yugoslavia

Attacks on Justice 2000 – Yugoslavia

Aug 13, 2001

Over 40 proceedings for dismissal of judges and presidents of courts were instituted because they were members of the Association of Judges of Serbia.

Attacks on Justice 2000 – Turkey

Attacks on Justice 2000 – Turkey

Aug 13, 2001

Despite constitutional guarantees of judicial independence, judges in Turkey are not truly free to decide matters before them impartially, in accordance with their assessment of the facts and their understanding of the law.

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