In honor of Human Rights Day on December 10, we take a look at Factor 4 of the WJP Rule of Law Index 2015: Fundamental Rights.  

WJP Rule of Law Index

Factor 4: Fundamental Rights

Factor 4 measures the protection of fundamental human rights, including effective enforcement of laws that ensure equal protection, the right to life and security of the person, due process of law and the rights of the accused, freedom of opinion and expression, freedom of belief and religion, the right to privacy, freedom of assembly and association, and fundamental labor rights, including the right to collective bargaining, the prohibition of forced and child labor, and the elimination of discrimination. 

 

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