decree law 25475

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• Oct. 1, 1997

  Abolition of 'Faceless Courts' in Peru

  The 'faceless courts' were established under decree law 25475 in Peru, creating a secret justice system where the identities of judges and prosecutors were concealed. These courts were justified as necessary for the safety of those judging terrorism cases. However, they were criticized for undermining the accused's right to due …

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• Jan. 1, 1998

  Prohibition of Challenging Judges in Terrorism Cases in Peru

  In January 1998, a report by the UN Special Rapporteur on the Independence of Judges and Lawyers highlighted concerns about a Peruvian law that prohibited the challenging of judges in terrorism cases. This law, outlined in Article 13, literal h) of Decree Law 25475, was criticized for undermining judicial impartiality …

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