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Regulatory Enforcement (Factor 6 of the WJP Rule of Law Index) measures the extent to which regulations are fairly and effectively implemented and enforced. Regulations, both legal and administrative, structure behaviors within and outside of the government. Strong rule of law requires that these regulations and administrative provisions are enforced effectively (6.1) and are applied and enforced without improper influence by public officials or private interests (6.2). Additionally, strong rule of law requires that administrative proceedings are conducted timely, without unreasonable delays (6.4), that due process is respected in administrative proceedings (6.3), and that there is no expropriation of private property without adequate compensation (6.5).
This factor does not assess which activities a government chooses to regulate, nor does it consider how much regulation of a particular activity is appropriate. Rather, it examines how regulations are implemented and enforced. To facilitate comparisons, this factor considers areas that all countries regulate to one degree or another, such as public health, workplace safety, environmental protection, and commercial activity.
6.1 Government regulations are effectively enforced
6.2 Government regulations are applied and enforced without improper influence
6.3 Administrative proceedings are conducted without unreasonable delay
6.4 Due process is respected in administrative proceedings
6.5 The Government does not expropriate without adequate compensation
The Bureau has a longstanding commitment to defending human rights in Kazakhstan. since 1993. Through its nine offices it works to defend human rights and civil rights, along with developing monitoring mechanisms in order to ensure that international standards are respected in Kazakhstan.
FUNDESA is an independent and private entity created in 1984 by a group of businessmen and entrepreneurs to foster economic, social, and sustainable development. Their mission is to contribute to the strengthening of a market based economy and the rule of law in Guatemala through research and initiatives such as Mejoremos Guate (Let's Improve Guatemala) and Encuentro Nacional por el Desarrollo (National Convening for Development).
Founded in 2000, it is the largest NGO in Poland that addresses corporate social responsibility in a comprehensive manner. It promotes non-discrimination, encourages diversity in the workplace, and assists businesses in developing their social responsibility initiatives.
ClientEarth Poland is the local chapter of the international environmental law organization that works to transform society's relationship with the natural world using the law as an appropriate and effective tool. Their work combines scientific research, policy making analysis, legislative advocacy, implementation of the law, and citizen enforcement.
It's a social research and watchdog organization that promotes civic control over the justice system by encouraging ordinary citizens to observe court sessions. Since 2010, more than 2,500 volunteers have contributed over 40,000 observations to the Foundation's database. These observations as well as the Foundation's research are used to address problems and to promote good practices in the Polish judicial system.
FOR is a non-governmental think tank that promotes and defends economic freedom, the rule of law, individual liberties, private property, entrepreneurial activities, and limited government. FOR aims to achieve its goals through fact-based reports and analysis, efficient communication, and civil society mobilization.
La Strada Poland was one of the founding members of La Strada network established in 1995. It offers legal support and has a crisis intervention center and a shelter for victims, as well as a helpline. It raises social awareness by informing the public concerning social problems such as human trafficking and forced labor.
Founded in 1989, FSLD supports the development of civil self-governance in Poland. It conducts activities aimed at building local ties and developing the social capital of local communities. It also supports the development of public institutions through training and consultancy, and it examines the quality of public services and conducts projects aimed at increasing their efficiency.
It supports economic and social activity, and efforts to improve living conditions in Poland's rural regions. It provides representatives of local authorities with up-to-date legal knowledge and insight into the latest technological advancements and social changes.
Established in 2002 by a group of non-governmental organizations engaged in climate protection activities, it monitors legislative works at the national and European level and organizes conferences, workshops, and educational activities.
Established in 1999 to counteract xenophobic and anti-Semitic prejudice reappearing in Polish public life, it promotes tolerance, openness, and respect for persons and groups of different ethnic, national, religious, cultural, or social identification, as well as combating any forms of racism, anti-Semitism, xenophobia, and other attitudes harmful to human dignity.
PIHRB offers expertise and research on human rights and business, labor laws, stakeholder engagement, and CSR, as well as educational and awareness raising programs. It provides support to the public administration in efforts leading to the introduction of legislation and policies that promote and support responsible business conduct.
Founded by the Polish-American Enterprise Fund, its mission is to consolidate the results of Poland's economic transformation and to share the Polish experience with other countries in Central and Eastern Europe. Its programs focus on rural areas and small towns, leveling the playing field in education, in combination with enhancing its overall quality, as well as unleashing and supporting citizens' potential in local communities.
Created in 1995, the Polish Green Network is a national alliance of ten environmental and sustainable development associations and foundations. It advocates for social and environmental justice and sustainable development, advances social control mechanisms over public funds and multinational corporations, and provides development assistance to Global South countries and Eastern Europe.
LPRC works to monitor and develop regulations relating to the practice and delivery of law, along with legal reform for the democratization of society. It also supports the interaction of the regulatory community with civil society and businesses
The Commissioner is responsible for overseeing all human rights related issues in the country and encroachments on the part of states officials. The office also ensures that Kazakhstan complies with the highest international standards and norms, and develops educational materials for the population to understand their human and civil rights
"Damu-Ұlytau" works to promote environmentally social policies and regulation in Kazakhstan. It also organizes tranings and public consultations about the enviroment, and supervises program implementation
Citizen Action is the Guatemalan chapter of Transparency International. Their mission is to achieve a democratic and corruption free Guatemala by fostering conscious and committed citizens to promote transparency in public administration. Their Anticorruption Legal Assistance program (ALAC) provides legal support for citizens denouncing corruption in Guatemala.