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Attacks on Justice 2000 – Sudan

Aug 13, 2001

The Sudanese judiciary remains under the control of the government and lawyers face routine interference in the performance of their professional duties.

Attacks on Justice 2000 – Iran

Aug 13, 2001

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.

Attacks on Justice 2000 – Egypt

Aug 13, 2001

An elaborate exceptional court system continued to function, undermining the jurisdiction of regular courts and allowing the government to choose which court to refer sensitive cases to.

Attacks on Justice 2000 – Tunisia

Aug 13, 2001

Throughout 1999 the lack of independence of the judiciary in Tunisia was very apparent. This was particularly true in political trials, despite the fact that there were international observers present at many of them.