Undertaking judicial reform

Description

Undertaking judicial reform involves implementing practical measures to improve the efficiency, transparency, and fairness of the legal system. This strategy addresses issues such as corruption, case backlogs, and lack of public trust by revising legal procedures, enhancing judicial training, strengthening accountability mechanisms, and ensuring equal access to justice. The core intent is to remedy systemic weaknesses, uphold the rule of law, and ensure timely, impartial resolution of disputes for all members of society.

Implementation

In 2003, the rebuilding of Afghanistan's legal system after 23 years of war was being seriously hampered by lack of international action and domestic political infighting. Judicial institutions that existed were desperately short of funds and trained staff, and susceptible to bribery and intimidation.