The World Justice Forum meeting in Vienna, Austria has just released the Rule of Law Index. The Index uses numerical indicators to gauge the strength of rule of law in 35 countries, including developed and developing countries.
Here are the 4 broad criteria , with sub-categories, used to create the scores for each country. It includes compliance with international law.
1. Accountable Government
Government powers limited by constitution
Governmental and non‐governmental checks
Accountable government officials and agents
Accountable military, police, and prison officials
Compliance with international law
2. Publicized and stable laws that protect fundamental rights
Laws are clear, publicized and stable
Laws protect fundamental rights
Laws protect security of the person
Laws protect security of property
3. Accessible, fair, and efficient process
Accessible process
Fair and efficient administration
4. Access to Justice
Impartial and accountable judicial system
Efficient, accessible and effective judicial system
Competent and independent attorneys or representatives
Fair and efficient alternative dispute resolution
Rule of Law Index 2009
http://www.abajournal.com/files/WJP_RuleOfLawIndex.pdf
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