The four universal principles are further developed in the following factors of the World Justice Project`s (WJP) annual Rule of Law Index®, the world`s leading source of original and independent rule of law data. The latest edition of the index draws on surveys of more than 138,000 households and 4,200 lawyers and experts to measure how the rule of law is experienced and perceived around the world. Our data provides up-to-date and reliable information to policymakers, civil society organizations, academics, citizens, businesses and lawyers, among others. The results of the index have been cited by heads of state, chief justices, business leaders and government officials, including media coverage in more than 190 countries around the world. A principle forms the basis for the development of other laws and regulations. The principle is a basic rule, a law or a doctrine. It is a law or rule that must be followed or generally must be followed. For example, the principle of compensation is a rule of insurance law that stipulates that an insurance policy must not provide a benefit whose value is greater than the damage suffered by the insured. A fundamental and well-established rule of law. A fundamental truth or undisputed jurisprudence; A given legal proposition that is clear and does not need to be proven.
These four universal principles form a working definition of the rule of law. They have been developed in accordance with internationally recognized norms and standards and tested and refined in consultation with a wide variety of experts worldwide. The results and rankings of the WJP Rule of Law Index are organized around eight main factors: restrictions on government powers, absence of corruption, open government, fundamental rights, order and security, regulatory enforcement, civil justice and criminal justice. Follow the links below to learn more about these factors and see the latest results for the 139 countries and jurisdictions included in the 2021 index. Accessible and impartial justice Justice is delivered in a timely manner by competent, ethical and independent representatives and neutrals who are accessible, adequately resourced, and reflect the makeup of the communities they serve. A resource for leading organizations, model programs, rule of law information, and more. Our home for the latest news and information on WJP strategy meetings. Just law is clear, published and stable and is applied uniformly. It guarantees human rights as well as property, contractual and procedural rights. The principle may also be a normative rule or code of conduct or a law or fact of the nature underlying the operation of an artificial device. Open Government The processes by which legislation is passed, managed, decided and enforced are accessible, fair and effective.
A library of local WJP-based programs that advance the rule of law around the world. Responsibility Government and private actors are legally responsible. The rule of law is a permanent system of laws, institutions, norms and societal commitment that includes:.