Judiciary of Venezuela

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The judiciary of Venezuela is a branch of the government of Venezuela that interprets and applies the laws of Venezuela, to ensure equal justice under law, and to provide a mechanism for dispute resolution. The judiciary is headed by the Supreme Tribunal of Justice, whose 32 justices ("magistrados") are elected by the National Assembly for a single 12-year term.[1] The legal system of Venezuela is based on the continental law tradition. Venezuela was the first country in the world to abolish the death penalty for all crimes, doing so in 1863.[2]

Criticisms

Venezuela's judicial system has been deemed the most corrupt in the world by Transparency International.[3] Human Rights Watch claims that some judges may face reprisals if they rule against government interests.[4] According to a 2014 Gallup poll, 61% of Venezuelan's lack confidence in the judicial system.[5]

See also

References

  1. ↑ Antonio Ramirez (May 2006). "An Introduction to Venezuelan Governmental Institutions And Primary Legal Sources".
  2. ↑ Roger G. Hood (2002). The death penalty: a worldwide perspective. Oxford University Press. p. 10.
  3. ↑ "CORRUPTION BY COUNTRY / TERRITORY: VENEZUELA". Transparency International. Retrieved 26 February 2014.
  4. ↑ "World Report 2012: Venezuela". Report. Human Rights Watch. Retrieved 18 March 2014.
  5. ↑ "Venezuelans Saw Political Instability Before Protests". Gallup. Retrieved 18 March 2014.

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