Rule of law is the principle that all people and institutions are subject to and accountable to law that is fairly applied and enforced; the principle of government by law.[1]
In general, the rule of law implies that the creation of laws, their enforcement, and the relationships among legal rules are themselves legally regulated, so that no one including the most highly placed official is above the law.[2]
The rule of law that comprises four principles:[3]
- Accountability: A system of self-government in which all persons, including the government, are accountable under the law
- Just Law: A system based on fair, publicized, broadly understood and stable laws
- Open Government: The processes by which the law is adopted, administered, adjudicated, and enforced are accessible, fair, and efficient.
- Accessible and Impartial Justice: Justice is delivered timely by competent, ethical, and independent representatives and neutrals who are accessible, have adequate resources, and reflect the makeup of the communities they serve.
These four universal principles form a practical definition of the rule of law. They have been developed according to internationally recognized standards and norms, tested and further developed in collaboration with a wide range of experts around the world.[4]
[1] Dictionary.com,
[2] Choi, Naomi. “rule of law”. Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Aug. 2019, https://www.britannica.com/topic/rule-of-law. Accessed 9 April 2022.
[3] World Justice Project, What is the Rule of Law?, https://worldjusticeproject.org/about-us/overview/what-rule-law?msclkid=79c48d62b7a011ecaea2fae1f9e6666e ; American Bar Association, What is the rule of law, https://www.americanbar.org/
[4] World Justice Project, What is the Rule of Law?, https://worldjusticeproject.org/about-us/overview/what-rule-law?msclkid=79c48d62b7a011ecaea2fae1f9e6666e
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