The World Justice Project (WJP) Rule of Law index for the year 2022 has put Morocco in a global rank of 94 out of 140 countries. Morocco has fallen back by 4 spots this year, whereas last year it fell back by 11 spots.
The overall index calculates scores and rankings for eight factors and 44 sub-factors.
In the first of the eight main factors called “Constraints on Government Powers,” Morocco ranked 73, as opposed to last year, where it was 71.
This factor determines how much the power structure is constrained by the law. It consists of the institutional and constitutional mechanisms for limiting the authority of the government and its representatives and employees and for holding them legally liable. A free and independent press is one example of how non-governmental institutions check governmental power.
Morocco ranked 89 in the second factor, “absence of corruption,” the same as last year.
Bribery, improper influence by public or private interests, and the misappropriation of public funds or other resources are the three types of corruption that are taken into account by this factor.
Regarding government employees in the executive branch, judiciary, military, police, and legislative branches, these three types of corruption are studied.
Regarding the third factor of the WJP, called “Open Government,” which measures whether basic laws and information on legal rights are publicized and evaluates the quality of information published by the government, Morocco ranked 98, down by one rank compared to last year.
The fourth aspect, referred to as “fundamental rights,” focuses on a small number of rights that are firmly embedded in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and are most directly associated with issues regarding the rule of law.
Morocco lost 3 ranks compared to last year and ranked 114 out of 140 countries.
The fifth factor of the index is called “order and security”. It determines how well a society protects people and their goods. Morocco dropped two positions from the previous year to take 93rd place in this category.
“Regulatory enforcement” is the sixth factor; Morocco ranked 67 with a decline of 7 spots from last year.
The degree to which regulations are applied and enforced fairly and effectively is measured by this element.
This criterion does not evaluate the activities a government chooses to regulate, nor does it take into account the proper level of regulation of a given activity. Instead, it looks at how laws are applied and upheld.
Morocco ranked 72 in the index factor “Civil Justice,” losing 3 spots from last year.
It assesses whether common people can use the civil court system to peacefully and successfully resolve their problems. It determines how easily accessible and reasonably priced civil judicial systems are, as well as how free they are from prejudice, corruption, and influence by public officials.
It looks at whether decisions are properly enforced and whether judicial proceedings are performed without unjustified delays. It evaluates the effectiveness, impartiality, and accessibility of alternative conflict resolution procedures.
The last and eighth index factor is called “Criminal Justice,” and Morocco ranked 96 overall, gaining 3 spots from last year.
This final element assesses the criminal justice system of a nation.
“A strong criminal justice system is essential to the rule of law because it provides the traditional means of resolving disputes and prosecuting offenders for crimes against society,” said WJP.
Overall, this year’s index has noticed a global decline in most countries.
add your comment
Terms of publication : Not to offend the writer, people, sacred things, or attack religions or the divine self, and refrain from racist incitement and insults.