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kentuck

(111,104 posts) Sat May 26, 2018, 10:13 PM May 2018

What is the rule of law?

https://worldjusticeproject.org/about-us/overview/what-rule-law

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1. Accountability
The government as well as private actors are accountable under the law.

2. Just Laws
The laws are clear, publicized, stable, and just; are applied evenly; and protect fundamental rights, including the security of persons and property and certain core human rights.

3. Open Government
The processes by which the laws are enacted, administered, and enforced are accessible, fair, and efficient.

4. Accessible & Impartial Dispute Resolution
Justice is delivered timely by competent, ethical, and independent representatives and neutrals who are accessible, have adequate resources, and reflect the makeup of the communities they serve.

These four universal principles constitute a working definition of the rule of law. They were developed in accordance with internationally accepted standards and norms, and were tested and refined in consultation with a wide variety of experts worldwide.

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What is the rule of law? (Original Post) kentuck May 2018 OP

Kicked and recommended. Uncle Joe May 2018 #1

Thanks Uncle Joe....here is another snip... kentuck May 2018 #2

Magna Carta saidsimplesimon May 2018 #3

My prayer Crutchez_CuiBono May 2018 #4

Uncle Joe

(58,370 posts)

1. Kicked and recommended.

Reply to kentuck (Original post)

Sat May 26, 2018, 10:30 PM

May 2018

Thanks for the thread kentuck

kentuck

(111,104 posts)

2. Thanks Uncle Joe....here is another snip...

Reply to Uncle Joe (Reply #1)

Sat May 26, 2018, 10:37 PM

May 2018

Criminal Justice (Factor 8)

Criminal Justice (Factor 8 of the WJP Rule of Law Index) evaluates the criminal justice system. An effective criminal justice system is a key aspect of the rule of law, as it constitutes the conventional mechanism to redress grievances and bring action against individuals for offenses against society. Effective criminal justice systems are capable of investigating and adjudicating criminal offenses successfully and in a timely manner (8.1 and 8.2), through a system that is impartial and non-discriminatory (8.4), and is free of corruption and improper government influence (8.5 and 8.6), all while ensuring that the rights of both victims and the accused are effectively protected (8.7). The delivery of effective criminal justice also necessitates correctional systems that effectively reduce criminal behavior (8.3). Accordingly, an assessment of the delivery of criminal justice should take into consideration the entire system, including the police, the lawyers, prosecutors, judges, and prison officers.
Subfactors

8.1 Criminal investigation system is effective

8.2 Criminal adjudication system is timely and effective

8.3 Correctional system is effective in reducing criminal behavior

8.4 Criminal justice system is impartial

8.5 Criminal justice system is free of corruption

8.6 Criminal justice system is free of improper government influence

8.7 Due process of law and rights of the accused

saidsimplesimon

(7,888 posts)

3. Magna Carta

Reply to kentuck (Original post)

Sat May 26, 2018, 10:55 PM

May 2018

Are the principles still taught in public schools? Never mind, the de jour word salad rules.

Crutchez_CuiBono

(7,725 posts)

4. My prayer

Reply to kentuck (Original post)

Sat May 26, 2018, 11:31 PM

May 2018

is that dts appointments are all reversed due to fraud on a massive scale. Everyone has to go immeditely. Devos. All of them.Just for the very starters. I pray we get the Supreme Court pick back. Merrick Garland is who President Obama wanted. That's fair in my mind. This has been going on a long time. They've been cheating and bargaining on Americas goodwill and solvency. The Graft etc is so blatant.

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