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.
Corruption in the Kenyan judiciary is reported to be widespread, and the administration of justice suffers generally from inadequate funding and political influence.
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.
The judicial system in India remained overburdened but able to function independently. There was some controversy during the year regarding the lack of members of lower castes and indigenous populations in higher judicial office.
The Sudanese judiciary remains under the control of the government and lawyers face routine interference in the performance of their professional duties.
Libya: Authorities must promptly implement the Structured Dialogue’s human rights recommendations
Nepal: Government actions threaten judicial independence
ICJ Convenes Latin America Consultation to Strengthen Non-Criminal Justice Pathways for Redress
India: New foreign funding rules tighten control over civil society and undermine the right to freedom of association