Rule of Law.
The Rule of Law. The Rule of Law is a fundamental principle of governance in which all persons, institutions, and entities, public and private, including the State itself, are accountable to laws that are: · Publicly promulgated: Laws are openly known and accessible to everyone. There are no secret laws. · Equally enforced: Laws apply to everyone without discrimination, regardless of their status, wealth, or power. No one is above the law. · Independently adjudicated: Disputes about the law are resolved by an impartial and independent judiciary that is free from political pressure or personal bias. · Consistent with international human rights principles: Laws uphold and protect fundamental human rights and freedoms. In essence, the Rule of Law means that a society is go...