Stability, observance of the norms and principles of law, security of citizens and their equality in the face of the law - all these signs are inherent in the so-called rule of law. RBC Agency regularly publishes Rating of legal states, in which Russia, alas, is far from the first position. At the end of 2012, our country is in 85th place, adjacent to Uganda, Nigeria and Zimbabwe.
The high level of crime, corruption and practically unlimited power of the country's ruling elite have undermined the Russian position. We bring to your attention a dozen of countries that have headed the list of legal states.
10.Singapore
The country has a uniquely low crime rate - Singapore ranks second in the corresponding ranking. Security and observance of the rights and freedoms of citizens make the country extremely attractive in the eyes of the world community. So, Singapore is in the top ten most attractive tourist destinations for 2013.
9. Austria
A prosperous and prosperous Austria vigilantly guards the peace of its own citizens, ensuring their equality in the face of the law. The country is traditionally famous for its low level of corruption.
8. Japan
IN the ranking of countries with the lowest crime rate the land of the rising sun ranks sixth. Traditionally, incorruptible justice and respectful attitude of citizens towards each other have provided Japan with a good position in our today's top ten.
7. Australia
Australia is the only non-Asian country with a dedicated corruption investigation agency in law enforcement. The high level of personal freedoms and low crime rates allowed the country to occupy the fourth place in the ranking of the most prosperous states.
6. New Zealand
According to the international organization Transparency International, New Zealand is the least corrupt country in the world. By the way, like Singapore, New Zealand is recommended for tourists in 2013.
5. Netherlands
The country is constantly cited as an example as socially oriented, traditionally supporting and protecting the personal freedoms of citizens. There is practically no social stratification in the Netherlands.
4. Norway
The Scandinavian countries traditionally lead the rating of rule-of-law states. In the current top ten, Norway has overtaken all other countries in terms of the effectiveness of civil justice.
3. Finland
A number of high-profile scandals related to the seizure of children born in international marriages by the Finnish authorities has drawn sharp criticism from Russian human rights activists. Meanwhile, Finland traditionally occupies a high position among the countries of the world in terms of the level of protection of the freedoms and rights of citizens.
2. Denmark
In terms of such indicators as the level of order and security, as well as the effectiveness of civil justice, Denmark has overtaken even the leader of today's rating. By the way, the Danish Institute for Human Rights is considered the most authoritative in Europe in its field.
1. Sweden
A socially oriented economy, a low crime rate, a high level of education of the population and an extremely low level of corruption in the government contribute to Sweden topping the rating of rule of law states.