Residents rank UAE first in region in rule of law

Dubai - The World Justice Project (WJP) Rule of Law Index is the world's leading source for original data on the rule of law.

When we say we feel safe in the UAE, there is a reason behind it. We don't feel threatened; we don't feel nervous about walking alone at night. There is not only a law in place for every situation, but it is also implemented and adhered to.
And this has put the UAE right on top in the Mena region when it comes to how the rule of law is experienced by the public.
Globally, the UAE is ranked 33 among 113 countries in the World Justice Project (WJP) Rule of Law Index 2016.
According to the index, the UAE's overall rule of law performance places it at 30 out of 36 among high income countries; and 33 out of 113 countries and jurisdictions worldwide.
The index is the world's leading source for original data on the rule of law. The 2016 edition expands coverage to 113 countries and jurisdictions (from 102 in 2015), relying on more than 100,000 household and expert surveys to measure how the rule of law is experienced in practical, everyday situations by the general public worldwide.
Performance is measured using 44 indicators across eight primary rule of law factors, each of which is scored and ranked globally and against regional and income peers: Constraints on Government Powers, Absence of Corruption, Open Government, Fundamental Rights, Order and Security, Regulatory Enforcement, Civil Justice, and Criminal Justice. The top three overall performers in the WJP Rule of Law Index 2016 were Denmark, Norway and Finland. The bottom three were Afghanistan, Cambodia and Venezuela.
"Effective rule of law is the foundation for communities of peace, equity, and opportunity," said William H. Neukom, WJP Founder and CEO. "No country has ever attained - let alone sustained - a perfect realisation of the rule of law.
"The WJP Rule of Law Index is intended to be a first step in setting benchmarks, informing and guiding reforms, and deepening appreciation and understanding for the foundational importance of the rule of law," he added.
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