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11.3. THE RULE OF LAW
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C. The Rule of Law the systems upholding the rule of law comprise four
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The rule of law refers to the idea that the same rules, actors are accountable under the law; 2) the laws are
procedures and principles apply to all individuals clear, publicised, stable and just; are applied evenly; and
Source: World Justice Project (2019) rule of Law index. https://worldjusticeproject.org/sites/default/files/documents/WJP-ROLI-2019-Single%20Page%20View-
Reduced_0.pdf
and organisations, including government itself. In protect fundamental rights, including the security of
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practice, the concept is enshrined in laws, codes and persons, contract and property rights, and certain core
procedures guaranteeing fair treatment by institutions human rights; 3) the processes by which the laws are
11.8. Index of protection of fundamental rights 2015 and 2019
and equal access to justice. In turn, its application enacted, administered, and enforced are accessible, fair,
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2019
relies on the expected predictability, reliability and and efficient; 4) justice is delivered timely by competent,
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accountability of the legal system. In itself, the rule ethical, and independent representatives and neutrals
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of law is a multidimensional concept encompassing who are of accessible, have adequate resources, and
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diverse elements such as fundamental rights, order and reflect the makeup of the communities they serve”(WJP,
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security, absence of corruption, and open government. 2019) . The WJP assesses the rule of law through eight
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The World Justice Project (WJP) is one of the most on government powers and protection of fundamental
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systematic approaches to conceptualising and measuring rights. The factor scores range between 0 (lowest) to
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the rule of law worldwide. According to its methodology, 1(highest).
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CRI URY BRB CHL ARG BHS JAM PER PAN TTO DOM GUY GTM SUR BRA MEX COL SLV ECU BLZ BOL HND NIC VEN LAC OECD
Source: World Justice Project (2019) rule of Law index. https://worldjusticeproject.org/sites/default/files/documents/WJP-ROLI-2019-Single%20Page%20View-
Reduced_0.pdf.
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FIGURE 8: LIMITED GOVERNMENT POWERS AND FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS, 2019
11.9. Limited government powers and fundamental rights, 2019
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Source: World Justice Project (2019) rule of Law index. https://worldjusticeproject.org/sites/default/files/documents/WJP-ROLI-2019-Single%20Page%20View-
Source: World Justice Project (2019) Rule of Law Index. https://worldjusticeproject.org/sites/default/files/documents/WJP-ROLI-2019-Single%20Page%20ViewReduced_0.
Reduced_0.pdf.
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GOvErnmEnt At A GLAnCE: LAtin AmEriCA AnD thE CAribbEAn 2020 © OECD 2020 Satisfaction with services could also influence and
Institutions people’s willingness to pay taxes (OECD 2019)
Satisfaction with services is considered an outcome of The Gallup World Poll (GWP) regularly collects data
government activity influenced by how governments on citizens’ satisfaction with public services, including
produce and deliver services. however, beyond health, education and confidence in the justice systems
satisfaction metrics until today there is no internationally and the courts. Many factors can influence responses to
standardised method for conducting household surveys opinion polls, such as recent experience with services,
on key attributes (e.g. access, responsiveness, quality) opinions and experiences of acquaintances, the media or
shaping satisfaction with services (OECD 2017a) . respondent fatigue and response styles. Furthermore, in
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6 World Justice Project (2019), Rule of LAw Index 2019, World Justice Project, Washington, DC, https:// worldjusticeproject.
org/sites/defAULT/FILES/DOCUMENTS/ WJP-ROLI-2019-Single%20PAGE%20View-Reduced_0.pdf.
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