World Justice Project rankings 66 countries

[Bacchus39]

http://worldjusticeproject.org/sites/default/files/WJPROLI2011_0.pdf

World Justice Projects rankings based on the following 9 factors. I posted two country summaries.
» Limited government powers
» Absence of corruption
» Order and security
» Fundamental rights
» Open government
» Regulatory enforcement
» Access to civil justice
» Effective criminal justice
» Informal justice



Colombia is a country of sharp contrasts, scoring very high in some dimensions and very low in
others. It stands out as one of the most open countries in Latin America, ranking second highest
among middle-income countries and 18th in the global rankings in the area of open government.
People in Colombia enjoy better access to official information and higher degrees of participation in the administration of the laws than individuals in most other countries. Colombia also scores well in other rule of law areas, including effective regulatory
enforcement (ranking 2nd in Latin America) and in government accountability. The judicial system
is independent and free of undue influence, and it is one of the most accessible and affordable in the region. However, it is affected by delays and lack of effectiveness in the investigation and prosecution of crimes. Colombia’s worst performance is in the area of order and security (ranking 62nd out of 66 countries indexed), which is partly attributed to high crime rates and the presence of powerful criminal organizations. Police abuses, violations of human rights, and poor conditions of correctional facilities are also significant problems. Civil conflict
remains a challenge (ranking 59th).

Venezuela ranks relatively well in terms of religious freedom (ranking 15th), accessibility of the civil courts (ranking 21st), and protection of labor rights (ranking 27th). However, it is the worst performer in the world in accountability and effective checks on executive power. Corruption appears to be widespread (ranking 54th), crime and violence are common (ranking 64th), government institutions are non-transparent, and the criminal justice system is ineffective and subject to political influence (ranking 66th). The country also displays serious flaws in
guaranteeing respect for fundamental rights, in particular, freedom of opinion and expression, and
the right to privacy. On the other hand, while the property rights of companies are generally weak, the property rights of ordinary people appear to receive significantly better protection.

[naaman fletcher]

1. thanks for the information

reccomending!

[joshcryer]

2. Thanks for this, deserves a post in GD or maybe Editorials but would fall rapidly, ignored.

This is particularly important for those who trump "rule of law" above all other measures. If you have a corrupt country you have no rule of law, so it is absurd to begin with.

[Bacchus39]

3. well, lets not have it disappear too quickly

two more country summaries from the report:

Peru scores highly with regard to checks on executive power, as well as in protection of
fundamental rights, including freedom of thought and religion and freedom of opinion and expression. Government agencies are transparent, although not as effective as in other middle-income countries. On the other hand, the civil justice system is perceived as slow, expensive, and inaccessible, particularly for disadvantaged groups. Another weakness is criminal
justice—ranking 36th out of the 66 countries indexed— which can be explained by corruption
and deficiencies in the criminal investigation and adjudication systems.

Bolivia faces challenges in terms of transparency and accountability of public institutions, reflecting a climate characterized by impunity, corruption, and political interference in law enforcement agencies, the legislature, and the judiciary. The judicial system
is inefficient and affected by corruption. Concerns also remain about discrimination and restrictions in the freedom of opinion and expression (both ranking 11th out of 12 in the region). Property rights are weak, and police abuses remain a significant problem. On the other hand, Bolivia obtains high marks in the areas of open government (ranking 5th among income-group peers), and affordability of legal services.

[naaman fletcher]

4. the authors

must be right-wing hacks,