International Commission of Jurists
Attacks on Justice 2000: Palestinian Autonomous Areas

Attacks on Justice 2000: Palestinian Autonomous Areas

Aug 13, 2001

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.

Attacks on Justice 2000 – Jordan

Attacks on Justice 2000 – Jordan

Aug 13, 2001

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.

Attacks on Justice 2000 : Israel

Attacks on Justice 2000 : Israel

Aug 13, 2001

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.

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