The World Justice Project (WJP) is a multinational, multidisciplinary initiative to strengthen the rule of law worldwide.
What We Do
The WJP is based on two complementary premises:
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the rule of law is the foundation for communities of opportunity and equality
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multidisciplinary collaboration is the most effective way to advance the rule of law.
Mainstreaming
The WJP utilizes domestic and international outreach meetings to “mainstream” rule of law advancement into the work of disciplines around the world, including such disciplines as architecture, engineering, environment, public health and public safety.
Rule of Law Index
A new, comprehensive Rule of Law Index measures countries' adherence to the rule of law and identifies areas where a country's rule of law is weak.
Scholarship
WJP-sponsored academic research led by prominent scholars from the fields of economics, law, and political science examines why and how the rule of law matters to thriving communities.
World Justice Forum 2008
The World Justice Project made its global public debut at the World Justice Forum, July 2-5, 2008 in Vienna, Austria. The Forum brought together 450 governmental and non-governmental leaders from 83 nations and sixteen disciplines.
What is the Rule of Law?
Universal Principles of the Rule of Law
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;
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.
