Rule of law
Tracking Down Shady Passport Trade in Afghanistan
Clandestine meetings and confrontational officials make pinning down details of illicit passport sales a difficult job.
3 Feb 12
Herat Officials Allege Interference by Elected Assembly
Police say provincial council members spring suspects from detention before they can be brought to trial.
1 Dec 11
Armenia: Scepticism Over Police Graft Charges
Officials say arrests show they are serious about tackling corruption, although opposition figures are not so sure.
9 Sep 11
ICC Victims' Role Under Scrutiny in Kenya
Hundreds of victims have been given a voice in trials, but some experts warn this will complicate judicial process.
21 Aug 11
Trials of Ex-Dictators Under the Spotlight
What purpose do they serve and is there a danger of them turning into show trials?
9 Aug 11
Corruption Alleged in East Congo Land Disputes
Judiciary accused of taking bribes to order property transfers.
19 Jul 11
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