Rule of Law

The rule of law is defined in the Oxford English Dictionary as "[t]he authority and influence of law in society, especially when viewed as a constraint on individual and institutional behavior; (hence) the principle whereby all members of a society (including those in government) are considered equally subject to publicly disclosed legal codes and processes." The term rule of law is closely related to constitutionalism as well as Rechtsstaat and refers to a political situation, not to any specific legal rule.Use of the phrase can be traced to 16th-century Britain. In the following century, the Scottish theologian Samuel Rutherford employed …

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Fraser Institute · 16 October 2024 English

The annual index published in Economic Freedom of the World measures the degree to which people in 165 jurisdictions around the globe are allowed to make their own economic choices. …

from China threatens to undermine Hong Kong’s rule of law, which helps ensure equal freedom for Hongkongers


Fraser Institute · 16 October 2024 English

The annual index published in Economic Freedom of the World measures the degree to which people in 165 jurisdictions around the globe are allowed to make their own economic choices. …

system consistent with economic freedom are rule of law, security of property rights, an independent prosperity. The other areas of economic freedom—the rule of law and property rights, sound money, trade openness As the area ratings show, weakness in the rule of law and property rights is particu- larly pronounced America and Southeast Asia also score poorly for rule of law and property rights. The nations that rank poorly


MQUP: McGill-Queen's University Press · 15 October 2024 English

The Great Right North charts the growth of far-right groups in Canada, illuminating how official and unofficial government attention generates the context in which they flourish. Breaking new ground by …

the basic tenets of liberal democracy and the rule of law. They also mostly stay away from using the rhetorical


MQUP: McGill-Queen's University Press · 15 October 2024 English

Canadian municipalities oversee the country’s most urgent policy areas, yet the constitutional authority of cities to manage their increasing obligations has not kept pace. This volume considers how policy, law, …

for other constitutional values, including the rule of law and respect for minorities. Based on a strict


MQUP: McGill-Queen's University Press · 1 October 2024 English

In It’s Nation Time, Jerry White argues that nationalism is an enduring and valuable social movement that functions to increase and uphold progressive globalisation.

distinguish legitimate authority based on the rule of law from domination by warlords and mafia-style organizations Nourishes a feeling of belonging; (d) Adheres to the rule of law; (e) Has a recognized territorial seat; (f)


Fraser Institute · 27 September 2024 English

Recently, many developed economies, including Canada and the US, have implemented major government programs to promote the growth of specific industries and sectors including electronic vehicles (EVs) and the critical …

contributors to its success. He identifies the rule of law and a relatively 23 Juhász and Lane (2024) specifically


UCP: University of Calgary Press · 25 September 2024 English

In a rare convergence of academic and political worlds, Professor Morton draws on his experience as a former cabinet minister and leadership contender, inviting readers into a reflection on Alberta’s …

possible. Democracy, responsible government, the rule of law, property rights, free and fair elections—all balances, separation of powers, federalism, the rule of law, and property rights. I learned that constitutional


Fraser Institute · 19 September 2024 English

Though it is possible to define freedom in absolute terms, it is more useful to think of it as a spectrum. When individuals are freer, others impose fewer and less …

Those jurisdictions that operate under the rule of law, that ensure the security of property rights


Community Foundation Canada · 16 September 2024 English

small- and medium-sized enterprises The new Storyteller-in-Residence program is part of UVic’s commitment to ʔetal nəwəl — which means relationships with 11.4: Strengthen efforts to protect and safeguard the lands, …

is a collaboration between 16.3: Promote the rule of law and ensure equal access Vantage Point, Vancouver


Yellowhead Institute · 6 September 2024 English

Rather, Israel’s latest aggression is part of an ongoing Nakba, a catastrophe that led to the violent expulsion of 750,000 Palestinians and the death of 15,000 more as part of …

the authoritarians who get to decide how the rule of law is applied. They decide who is a criminal, who


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