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  • WJP Rule of Law Index 2021
  • Atlas of Legal Needs Surveys
  • European Union Subnational Justice, Governance, and Rule of Law Indicators
  • Global Insights on Access to Justice 2019
  • Grasping the Justice Gap
  • Measuring the Justice Gap
  • Why the UN Needs an Official SDG Indicator on Measuring Access to Civil Justice
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Previous Editions: WJP Rule of Law Index

WJP Rule of Law Index 2020

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WJP Rule of Law Index 2019 Report

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WJP Rule of Law Index 2017–2018 Report

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WJP Rule of Law Index 2016 Report

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WJP Rule of Law Index 2015 Report

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WJP Rule of Law Index 2014 Report

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WJP Rule of Law Index 2012-2013 Report

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WJP Rule of Law Index 2011 Report

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WJP Rule of Law Index 2010 Report

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WJP Rule of Law Index 2009 Report

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WJP Rule of Law Index 2008 Report

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Our Work
Research & Scholarship
Rule of Law Research Consortium
Research Conferences
2014 WJP Scholars Conference
Panel I: Concept & General Issues
Panel II: The Rule of Law and its Antinomies
Panel III: Issues in Measurement of Rule of Law
Panel IV: Implementing Rule of Law in Practice
Panel V: Empirical Applications
Panel VI: Empirical Applications II
2016 WJP Scholars Conference
2018 WJP Scholars Conference
Reducing Violence and Improving the Rule of Law
The Twin Crises of Public Health and the Rule of Law
Research and Data
WJP Rule of Law Index 2021
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Factors
Constraints on Government Powers (Factor 1)
Absence of Corruption (Factor 2)
Open Government (Factor 3)
Fundamental Rights (Factor 4)
Order and Security (Factor 5)
Regulatory Enforcement (Factor 6)
Civil Justice (Factor 7)
Criminal Justice (Factor 8)
Informal Justice (Factor 9)
1. Constraints on Government Powers
3. Open Government
4. Fundamental Rights
Methodology
Questionnaires
Current & Historical Data
Previous Editions
Atlas of Legal Needs Surveys
European Union Subnational Justice, Governance, and Rule of Law Indicators
Global Insights on Access to Justice 2019
Grasping the Justice Gap
Measuring the Justice Gap
Why the UN Needs an Official SDG Indicator on Measuring Access to Civil Justice
Explore Data
The Rule of Law in Mexico
Environmental Governance Indicators for Latin America and the Caribbean
Special Reports
The Rule of Law in Afghanistan
The Rule of Law in Pakistan
WJP Open Government Index
Dimensions of Open Government
Global Scores & Rankings
Regional Scores & Rankings
WJP Open Government Index Methodology
Endorsements
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World Justice Forum
World Justice Forum I
World Justice Forum II
World Justice Forum III
World Justice Forum IV
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World Justice Forum V
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World Justice Forum VI
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The Impact of COVID-19 on Democracy and Rule of Law in Latin America
Access to Justice Solutions and Challenges: A Field Report from the 2019 World Justice Challenge Winners
Corruption and the Rule of Law in the Time of COVID-19: Spotlight on Asia Pacific
Five Falling Stars: The Decline of Rule of Law and Democratic Multilateralism
Rule of Law Challenges in Africa and the European Neighborhood: How Should the EU Respond?
Truth-tellers in Crisis: Protecting Independent Journalism
When Authoritarians Make International Law
Regional Meetings
7th ICAC Symposium
Asia Pacific Rule of Law Conference
Latin America and the Caribbean Rule of Law Conference 2010
Middle East & North Africa Conference 2010
Regional Meeting: Cape Town, South Africa
Country Workshops
Indonesia
Malawi
Senegal
Tunisia
High Court Justices Symposium
Rule of Law Summit
U.S. Convenings
America's Criminal Justice System
World Justice Challenge
Access to Justice for All and the COVID-19 Pandemic: Recommendations for Action
Accountable Governance and the COVID-19 Pandemic: Recommendations for Action
Anti-Corruption and Open Government in the COVID-19 Pandemic: Recommendations for Action
Fundamental Rights and Non-Discrimination in the COVID-19 Pandemic: Recommendations for Action
World Justice Challenge 2021 Finalists Regional Showcase
World Justice Challenge 2021 Finalists Regional Showcase: Africa and the Middle East
World Justice Challenge 2021 Finalists Regional Showcase: Asia and the Pacific
World Justice Challenge 2021 Finalists Regional Showcase: Europe, North America, and Central Asia
World Justice Challenge 2021 Finalists Regional Showcase: Latin America and the Caribbean
World Justice Challenge 2021 Live Awards Presentation
World Justice Forum
Rule of Law Solutions
Anthony Lewis Journalism Prize
Program Library
Photo Essays
Network
SDG Acceleration Actions

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