GS PrelimsGovernance and social sectorGovernance2018

"Rule of Law Index" is released by which of the following?

A

Amnesty International

B

International Court of Justice

C

The Office of UN Commissioner for Human Rights

D

World Justice Project

Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation

1. The question asks to identify the organization responsible for releasing the Rule of Law Index. 2. The World Justice Project (WJP), an independent, multidisciplinary organization, develops and publishes the Rule of Law Index annually. The index measures how the rule of law is experienced and perceived by the general public worldwide. 3. Amnesty International focuses on human rights advocacy and research on specific abuses, not a broad Rule of Law Index. 4. The International Court of Justice is a judicial body resolving disputes between states. 5. The Office of UN Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) promotes and protects human rights globally but does not publish this specific index.

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