RULE OF LAW CONTINUES NEGATIVE SLIDE WORLDWIDE (WJP Rule of Law Index).

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/>For Second Year, More Countries Declined Than Improved in WJP Rule of Law Index<br /><br />Steepest Decline Seen in "Constraints on Government Powers," Suggesting Rising Authoritarianism<br /><br />WASHINGTON, DC (28 February 2019) – The World Justice Project (WJP) today released the WJP Rule of Law Index® 2019, an evaluation of rule of law adherence worldwide based on more than 120,000 household and 3,800 expert surveys in 126 countries. Featuring current, original data, the WJP Rule of Law Index measures countries’ rule of law performance across eight factors: Constraints on Government Powers, Absence of Corruption, Open Government, Fundamental Rights, Order and Security, Regulatory Enforcement, Civil Justice, and Criminal Justice.<br /><br />The new WJP Rule of Law Index scores show that more countries declined than improved in overall rule of law performance for the second year in a row, continuing a negative slide toward weaker rule of law around the world.<br /><br />In a sign suggesting rising authoritarianism, the factor score for "Constraints on Government Powers" declined in more countries than any other factor worldwide over the last year (61 countries declined, 23 stayed the same, 29 improved). This factor measures the extent to which, in practice, those who govern are bound by governmental and non-governmental checks such as an independent judiciary, a free press, the ability of legislatures to apply oversight, and more. Over the past four years, Poland, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Serbia have lost the most ground in this dimension of the rule of law.  <br /><br />"This slide in rule of law in general and checks on government powers in particular is deeply concerning,” commented Elizabeth Andersen, executive director of the World Justice Project. "There is a crucial difference between "rule by law" and "rule of law." In too many countries, laws and legal institutions are being manipulated to undermine rather than uphold the rule of law, even as governments wrap their actions in "rule of law" rhetoric."<br /><br />The second largest decline over last year was seen in the area of "Criminal Justice," followed by "Open Government" and "Fundamental Rights." On a positive note, more countries improved in "Absence of Corruption" than declined for the second year in a row.<br /><br />The top three overall performers in the 2019 WJP Rule of Law Index were Denmark (1), Norway (2), and Finland (3); the bottom three were the Democratic Republic of the Congo (124), Cambodia (125), and Venezuela (126). <br /><br />Countries leading their regions in overall rule of law scores included: Nepal (South Asia), Georgia (Eastern Europe and Central Asia); Namibia (Sub-Saharan Africa); Uruguay (Latin America and the Caribbean); United Arab Emirates (Middle East and North Africa); New Zealand (East Asia and Pacific), and Denmark (Western Europe and North America, defined as EU + EFTA + North America).<br /><br />The WJP Rule of Law Index® is the world’s leading source for original data on the rule of law. The Index relies on more than 120,000 household and 3,800 expert surveys to measure how the rule of law is experienced and perceived 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. <br /><br />"Effective rule of law is the foundation for communities of justice, opportunity, and peace," said William H. Neukom, WJP founder and CEO. "No country has achieved a perfect realization of the rule of law. The WJP Rule of Law Index is intended to be a first step in setting benchmarks, informing reforms, stimulating programs, and deepening appreciation and understanding for the foundational importance of the rule of law."</div>

RULE OF LAW CONTINUES NEGATIVE SLIDE WORLDWIDE (WJP Rule of Law Index).

For Second Year, More Countries Declined Than Improved in WJP Rule of Law IndexSteepest Decline Seen in "Constraints on Government Powers," Suggesting Rising AuthoritarianismWASHINGTON, DC (28 Februa…

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HUMAN RIGHTS WATCH REPORT on Somaliland 2019.

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYc9DaOJlLTXKNSRh5etTBPTDrxVwxShrrYblXy_R5TVHSyIuR2EMHPvW7vQVyt5ATYGTL2awlrMeglY4a-lmvnuLmvUAOTTJq7uNkbCHB7ySuuQGJXc3_7lC48WMW0FT-GYGGrM5y8a_z/s1600/202001wr_essay_robots_1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="210" data-original-width="374" height="179" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYc9DaOJlLTXKNSRh5etTBPTDrxVwxShrrYblXy_R5TVHSyIuR2EMHPvW7vQVyt5ATYGTL2awlrMeglY4a-lmvnuLmvUAOTTJq7uNkbCHB7ySuuQGJXc3_7lC48WMW0FT-GYGGrM5y8a_z/s320/202001wr_essay_robots_1.jpg" width="320" /></a>The Somaliland government severely restricted reporting and free expression on issues deemed controversial or overly critical of the authorities.<br /><br />There was a significant  number of arbitrary arrests of journalists and temporary closure of media outlets. On February 10, the regional court in Hargeisa suspended the Foore newspaper for one year and fined the editor, Abdirashid Abdiwahab Ibrahim, 3 million Somaliland shillings (US$300). The newspaper was accused of spreading misinformation after it reported on the building of a new presidential palace in Hargeisa. The ban on Foore was lifted in August.<br /><br />The government also arbitrarily arrested perceived government critics. On January 12, poet Abdirahman Ibrahim Adan (known as "Abdirahman Abees") was arbitrarily arrested and charged with “insulting the police” after he highlighted various due process abuses in Somaliland. He was acquitted and released on February 25.<br />Key International Actors<br /><br />International support and attention focused on building Somalia’s security sector, improving relations between federal and state authorities, and regional electoral processes. Attention to ensuring accountability for abuses remained minimal.<br /><br />Following the December 2018 police violence in Baidoa, key international partners—the European Union, the United Kingdom and Germany—temporarily suspended support to police in the South West State.<br /><br />After the Somali government expelled special representative of the secretary-general Haysom, the UN suspended its monthly reporting on human rights issues.<br /><br />The US military increasingly conducted airstrikes in Somalia and joint military operations against Al-Shabab. Media and NGOs documented several civilian casualties. In April, AFRICOM acknowledged two civilian casualties in an April 2018 strike, citing internal reporting errors.  <br /><br />In August, six UN Security Council member states blocked a bid by Kenya to impose additional counterterrorism sanctions on Al-Shabab that could have jeopardized the delivery of humanitarian aid. <br /><br />International donors supported the establishment of a new civilian court and prison complex in Mogadishu. At time of writing, the court’s mandate remained unclear, and no juvenile facilities set up. <br /><br />The competition between UAE and Qatar over political and economic dominance in Somalia continued to exacerbate intra-Somalia tensions, both between Mogadishu and federal states, and with Somaliland.  <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <br /></div>

HUMAN RIGHTS WATCH REPORT on Somaliland 2019.

The Somaliland government severely restricted reporting and free expression on issues deemed controversial or overly critical of the authorities.There was a significant  number of arbitrary arrests o…

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