Rule-of-Law Measure

A Rule-of-Law Measure is a nation measure with respect its proximity to a rule-of-law principle.

• Context:
  • It can produce a Rule-of-Law Score (can be associated with a rule of law score trend).
  • It can include: Law Clarity Measures, Law Publicity Measures, Law Stability Measures, Civil Justice Access, Criminal Justice Effectiveness, ...
  • It can be associated to a Corruption Measure, ...
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• Example(s):
  • WJP Rule of Law Index.
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• Example(s):
  • Market-based Economy Measure.
• See: Democracy Measure, Political Culture Measure, Corruption Measure.

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References

2021

• (Wikipedia, 2021) ⇒ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_Justice_Project#WJP_definition_of_rule_of_law Retrieved:2021-6-13.
  • The World Justice Project defines the rule of law system as one in which the following four universal principles are upheld:
    1. The government and its officials and agents are accountable under the law.
    2. The laws are clear, publicized, stable and fair, and protect fundamental rights, including the security of persons and property.
    3. The process by which the laws are enacted, administered, and enforced is accessible, efficient, and fair.
    4. Justice is delivered by competent, ethical, and independent representatives and neutrals who are of sufficient number, have adequate resources, and reflect the makeup of the communities they serve.

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