The deepest lake in the world “Rule of Law Index” is released by which of the following?
- Amnesty International
- International Court of Justice
- The Office of UN Commissioner for Human Rights
- World Justice Project
Explanation
Option (d) is correct
- The World Justice Project releases the Rule of Law Index report, which measures the extent to which countries have adhered to the rule of law in a specific period of time. Every country’s performance is assessed in eight areas:
- Constraints on Government Powers, Absence of Corruption, Open Government, Fundamental Rights, Order and Security, Regulatory Enforcement, Civil Justice, and Criminal Justice.
- The World Justice Project (WJP) is a US-based independent organisation focused on advancing the rule of law globally. Founded in 2006 by William H. Neukom as an initiative of the American Bar Association (ABA).
Option (a) is incorrect
- Amnesty International (NGO), founded in London in 1961, works to ensure that every individual enjoys the human rights outlined in the 1948 Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The organization conducts research, advocates against severe human rights abuses, and seeks justice for victims. It received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1977.
- Important report: The state of the world’s human rights.
Option (b) is incorrect
- Also known as the World Court, the ICJ was established in June 1945 by the UN Charter and began its operations in April 1946.
Option (c) is incorrect
- The Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (UN Human Rights) is the primary UN body dedicated to promoting and protecting human rights as defined by international law and the 1948 Universal Declaration of Human Rights. It actively works to prevent human rights abuses by advocating against them.
