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Corruption In Judicial System Leads People to Traditional Courts: Afghan Integrity Watch

Widespread corruption in Afghanistan's judicial system has led more than fifty percent of Afghans to use traditional courts and courts governed by the Taliban says Afghan Integrity Watch.

"Our figures show people choose unofficial organizations; mainly community councils, drumhead court-martial, and the Taliban trials – especially in cases related to land issues in which they are asked to pay a lot of money," said Yama Torabi, head of Afghan Integrity Watch.

Lawyers and observers also suggest that corruption in the Afghan judicial system is uncontrollable.

"The bureaucracy is devastating in the judicial system - it forces victims or people seeking justice to refer to other organizations. Everyone knows what they will have to face in the court system: bribes, outside pressure and people who meddle in the middle," said Moosa Fariwar, a Kabul University teacher.

Law enforcement, public hearings, an increase in judicial capacity and watch dogs, as well as providing public awareness are some of the resolutions to reducing corruption inside the country's judiciary system and providing greater justice says Afghan Integrity Watch.

The lack of courts in many parts of Afghanistan is another barrier forcing people to seek community councils and traditional methods to obtain justice.

The Supreme Court failed to respond to request for comment.

Corruption In Judicial System Leads People to Traditional Courts: Afghan Integrity Watch

Widespread corruption in Afghanistan's judicial system has led more than fifty percent of Afghans

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Widespread corruption in Afghanistan's judicial system has led more than fifty percent of Afghans to use traditional courts and courts governed by the Taliban says Afghan Integrity Watch.

"Our figures show people choose unofficial organizations; mainly community councils, drumhead court-martial, and the Taliban trials – especially in cases related to land issues in which they are asked to pay a lot of money," said Yama Torabi, head of Afghan Integrity Watch.

Lawyers and observers also suggest that corruption in the Afghan judicial system is uncontrollable.

"The bureaucracy is devastating in the judicial system - it forces victims or people seeking justice to refer to other organizations. Everyone knows what they will have to face in the court system: bribes, outside pressure and people who meddle in the middle," said Moosa Fariwar, a Kabul University teacher.

Law enforcement, public hearings, an increase in judicial capacity and watch dogs, as well as providing public awareness are some of the resolutions to reducing corruption inside the country's judiciary system and providing greater justice says Afghan Integrity Watch.

The lack of courts in many parts of Afghanistan is another barrier forcing people to seek community councils and traditional methods to obtain justice.

The Supreme Court failed to respond to request for comment.

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