Uses of empirical research in refocusing judicial reforms: lessons from five countries

Abstract

The article is a study of the inefficiency of theJudiciary in Latin America, and how, despite reform efforts, the problems of two decades ago persist. These problems have caused high levels of citizens’ distrust towards the Judiciary. The article aims to assess judicial reforms in Latin America, and propose new directions for future reform efforts.

Keywords

• poder judicial
• sentencia
• tribunal
• juicio
• reforma judicial