On June 2nd, the WJP launched the WJP Rule of Law Index 2015On June 2nd, the World Justice Project launched the WJP Rule of Law Index 2015 in Washington DC, presenting our newest data on how the rule of law is experienced by ordinary people in 102 countries around the globe. You can now access the 2015 WJP Rule of Law Index report and data here.

Our latest Index release relies on over 100,000 household and 2,400 expert surveys to measure how the rule of law is experienced in practical, everyday situations around the world. Indicators are organized around constraints on government powers, absence of corruption, open government, fundamental rights, order and security, regulatory enforcement, civil justice, and criminal justice. The event included a presentation our latest findings by Chief Research Officer Alejandro Ponce, live audience polling, and a panel discussion on some of today's most pressing rule of law issues.

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Global Ranking on Corruption and Justice Aims to Promote Good Governance

June 2, 2015

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Law Comes First

June 3, 2015

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Corruption Worsening According to the World Justice Project Rule of Law Index

June 2, 2015

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Rule of law index: India scores a mixed bag

June 3, 2015

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Rule of law rank near bottom
June 2, 2015

PH jumps 9 spots in WJP Rule of Law Index

June 7, 2015

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Global poll asks are politicians more corrupt than police, local bureaucrats?

June 2, 2015

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The rule of law in Turkey fell 21 places
June 3, 2015

Country ranks in the basement of justice

June 4, 2015

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Chinese Rule of Law Index Score Lower Than World Average

June 3, 2015

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