Judges are still influenced by politics, and the system is financially strapped and remains ethnically biased. Execution of judgments, in particular eviction of persons who illegally occupy dwellings, is especially problematic. The progress made in the area of commercial law is encouraging for economic development prospects. Illegal Institutions, Organized Crime, and Corruption. The dissolution of illegal pre-Dayton institutions.
Corruption remains a major challenge to building democratic institutions of government.
Structures for independent monitoring of government financial transactions are still not in place. Shadow institutions still need to be eliminated. SFOR contributes to the secure environment necessary for the success of other international efforts to counter these illegal activities. Most are in compliance with Dayton except for some regional broadcasts. The Independent Media Commission assumed responsibility for media monitoring from the OSCE on October 31, 1998.