How does the World Justice Project define the rule of law?
The World Justice Project working definition of the rule of law comprises four universal principles: • the government and its officials and agents are accountable under the law; • the laws are clear, publicized, stable and fair, and protect fundamental rights, including the security of persons and property; • the process by which the laws are enacted, administered and enforced is accessible, fair and efficient; and • the laws are upheld, and access to justice is provided, by competent, independent, and ethical law enforcement officials, attorneys or representatives, and judges who are of sufficient number, have adequate resources, and reflect the makeup of the communities they serve.
