Attacks on Justice 2000 – Nigeria

Attacks on Justice 2000 – Nigeria

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 – Kenya

Attacks on Justice 2000 – Kenya

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 – Burkina Faso

Attacks on Justice 2000 – Burkina Faso

The judicial system in Burkina Faso is weak and remains under the control of the executive power, despite the fact that the Constitution guarantees its independence. Impunity in the country is still a widespread phenomenon.

Attacks on Justice 2000 – Chad

Attacks on Justice 2000 – Chad

For the first time in Chadian history a Supreme Court and a Constitutional Council officially began to function on 28 April 1999. The government continued to use the judicial system to harass members of opposition parties.

Attacks on Justice 2000 – Togo

Attacks on Justice 2000 – Togo

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.

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