International Commission of Jurists
Attacks on Justice 2000 – Russian Federation

Attacks on Justice 2000 – Russian Federation

Aug 13, 2001

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 – Liechtenstein

Attacks on Justice 2000 – Liechtenstein

Aug 13, 2001

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.

Attacks on Justice 2000 – France

Attacks on Justice 2000 – France

Aug 13, 2001

Important draft legislation that would have enhanced the independence of the judiciary, especially regarding the appointment and discipline of public prosecutors, failed to be approved by the bicameral parliament in January 2000.

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.

Attacks on Justice 2000 – Azerbaijan

Attacks on Justice 2000 – Azerbaijan

Aug 13, 2001

The presidential power regarding appointment and dismissal of judges is a serious threat to the impartiality of the judiciary. Furthermore, the lack of security of tenure for judges constitutes a serious deficiency in the Azeri system.

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