Attacks on Justice 2000 – Russian Federation
The Russian judiciary remains subject to executive, military and private influence and corruption. The lack of resources is so overwhelming that it prevents the judiciary from working properly.
Attacks on Justice 2000 – Japan
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
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
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
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.
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