WJP Rule of Law Index to Launch in October

The WJP Rule of Law Index 2021 is set to launch this October! Featuring national surveys of more than 135,000 households and 4,000 legal practitioners and experts, the 2021 Index will measure how the rule of law is experienced and perceived in 139 countries and jurisdictions around the world, including 11 new additions:

Cyprus
Haiti
Ireland
Latvia
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Malta
Paraguay
Republic of Congo
Slovak Republic
Sudan

A hybrid in-person and online launch event will feature data insights, highlights, and trends for the state of the rule of law around the world. Stay tuned to WJP's email newsletter to keep up with the latest updates and invitations.

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Eight years ago, a World Justice Project poll found that an overwhelming majority of Americans–91%–believed they could vote freely without being harassed or pressured. After the 2020 election, only 58% of people still agreed. Will 2024 be different?

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