It is with incredibly heavy hearts that we share the news of the passing of our founder and dear friend, William H. Neukom, known to all of us simply as Bill.
Bill was the driving force behind the World Justice Project (WJP), and his absence leaves a profound void in the soul of our organization. His belief in justice was unwavering. His deep humanity and his remarkable gift for bringing people together—regardless of background or origin—shaped everything we do at WJP.
Trailblazing Former Malaysian Chief Justice Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat sat down with In the Robe to reflect on a tenure defined by the fierce protection of fundamental rights.
WASHINGTON (October 28, 2025) – The global rule of law recession has accelerated, according to the new WJP Rule of Law Index® 2025. A stark 68% of countries declined in their rule of law in 2025, compared to 57% in the previous year.
Judge Jacqueline Kamau sat down with In the Robe to explore how out-of-court settlements advance women’s rights, clear court backlogs, preserve relationships, and protect vulnerable litigants from public scrutiny in Kenya. She analyzes the intersection of formal judicial rulings and customary traditional justice systems, and dispels the myth of the emotionless judge.
Justice Viktor Prorok joins In the Robe to discuss maintaining the rule of law during full-scale war. Learn about court relocations, wartime electronic hearings, judicial independence, legal AI ethics, and transparent reforms required for EU integration.
Trailblazing Former Malaysian Chief Justice Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat sat down with In the Robe to reflect on a tenure defined by the fierce protection of fundamental rights.
Decision makers should respond to people’s justice needs by shifting measurement toward justice outcomes that reflect user experience, trust, and fair resolution rather than relying primarily on institutional metrics.
Dominican Justice Outcome Indicator Framework is a practical measurement tool that transforms fragmented data—from court records to user surveys—into a holistic picture of the justice experience.
The decline of trust in public institutions is not a phenomenon confined to any single border; it is a defining global crisis of the 21st century. From the Americas to Southeast Asia, intensifying political polarization and a growing sense of disillusionment with traditional political institutions are evident. However, to understand the mechanics of this decay, we must look to where the data is most granular.
The rule of law is a vital economic asset for the private sector. Learn how predictable legal systems drive investment, mitigate risk, and why businesses must advocate for judicial independence in an era of global backsliding.
Access free, global justice datasets from the World Justice Project. Download comparable data on access to justice, EU microdata on democratic perceptions, and open justice evaluations in Mexico.
WJP’s people-centered analysis finds injustice and poverty are closely linked, as wealth deprivation fuels cycles of severe legal problems, unmet needs, and hardship.
The 2025 WJP Rule of Law report for Thailand explains trends in institutional trust, fundamental rights, and the rising challenges of discrimination and corruption.
Maria Ressa and Anne Applebaum discuss how autocracies weaponize AI, deepfakes, and social media to spread disinformation, and how we can protect journalism.
