Rule of Law Index 2022

Why in the News?

Recently, the Rule of Index 2022 was released by the World Justice Project (WJP).

Key Points:

About

Rule of Law Index 2022

• • India has secured  77th rank out of 140 countries.

• Factors involved in calculating Rule of Law Index 2022: 

• • Constraints on government powers
  • Absence of corruption
  • Open Government
  • Fundamental rights
  • Order and security
  • Regulatory enforcement
  • Civil justice, and criminal justice.

Top Performers:

• Denmark
• Norway 
• Finland
• Sweden
• Netherlands 

What is the Rule of Law?

• The World Justice Project defines the rule of law as a durable system of laws, institutions, norms, and community commitment that delivers: accountability, just laws, open government, and accessible justice.

World Justice Project (WJP):

• WJP is an independent, multidisciplinary organization working to advance the rule of law.
• William H. Neukom founded it in 2006.

News Source: The Quint