2.2 Reduce Inter - and Intra - State Conflicts The country continues to remain an oasis of peace in the sub-region though pockets of flash points have the potential to overturn the peace enjoyed by Ghanaians. The primary causes of these conflicts remain electoral, chieftaincy and land. The district assembly elections conducted during the year were generally peaceful and uneventful, though there were some infractions at a few polling stations between supporters of the two main political parties. A Code of Conduct which stipulates rules of engagement, acceptable behavior and legitimate electoral process was adopted by all the major political parties to regulate their conduct in the political arena. The Ministry of Chieftaincy and Culture documented 70 lines of succession for chiefs out of an estimated 265 across the country. Eleven out of the 70 lines of succession have been legislated, and another 17 verified and validated and their Legislative Instruments drawn and submitted for verification. The second phase of the Land Administration Project was launched. The final draft of the new Land Act was completed and submitted to the Attorney-General’s Department. The problem of land guards harassing land and home owners persists in some parts of regional capitals. 2.3 Upholding the Separation of Powers Parliament initiated a number of programmes and projects aimed at providing improved processes, procedures and logistics for efficient service delivery and to strengthen its relationship with national institutions and other stakeholders. Ghanaian courts acted with increased autonomy during the year even though corruption remained a problem. Scarce resources compromised the judicial process, and poorly paid judges are tempted with bribes. 2.4 Promotion and Protection of Civil and Political Rights Sixth Annual APRM Progress Report: January – December 2011 xiv