4 State of Human Rights in Palestine 2. In addition to the major topics that have been covered in this report, many attorneys and judges have repeatedly pointed out that the legal system is plagued with logistical roadblocks including an insufficient allocation of resources. The computers and office equipment are outdated or nonexistent. Very little is done to improve the physical facilities of the courts, for the benefit of the public and the staff.
Fees are high, generating many complaints from lawyers and citizens.
The judiciary also suffers from a shortage of employees, ranging from secretaries to judges. Beyond the actual numbers of employees there is also the serious problem of quality and competence. Furthermore, because of the lack of a sufficient budget for the judiciary, many qualified legal practitioners have not looked for employment within the judiciary because of the particularly low salaries offered. In fact, their rank is often equal to that of a low-ranking official in another sector of the government. The lack of judges has often led to court cases being delayed for months.