The Palestinian judiciary is largely underfunded, suffers from neglect and is subjected to frequent political attacks. State Security Courts remain the primary concern, with trials occurring at night and without appropriate safeguards for ensuring a fair trial.
There have been several examples of government interference with the judiciary over recent years such as allegations that judges have been reassigned temporarily to another court or judicial district in order to remove them from a particular case.
The Israeli judicial system guarantees judicial independence and this is respected by the government. However, the courts tend to acquiesce in government arguments of national security in sensitive cases.
The Sudanese judiciary remains under the control of the government and lawyers face routine interference in the performance of their professional duties.
The judiciary in Iran is not free from government or religious influence. The judiciary and law enforcement agencies continue to serve as the main tools of oppression in the country.
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