Attacks on Justice 2000 – Australia
Attention in Australia in late 1999, early 2000, was focused on the issue of mandatory sentencing.
Attacks on Justice 2000: India
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.
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 – 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: Myanmar
The judicial system is subject to the military regime and is used to support a policy of repression.
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