Justice Delayed: judicial reform in Latin America

"In Justice Delayed, leading authorities on law and economics from Latin America and the United States analyze the problems of the region's judicial sector and propose strategies for solving them. The authors show that, just as Latin America's fledging market economies must be based on guarantees for property rights, the future of democratic institutions in the region will depend on impartial and reliable systems of justice." "Judicial reforms must address many complex issues, including modernization of the law, protection of fundamental rights, the struggle against corruption, and ways of controlling violence. In all countries, broad national consensus and political leadership will be required, as well as the support of civil society organizations and the mass media."--Jacket