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GLOBAL RANKING BOOST

UAE tops Mena region in justice system

ABU DHABI, July 11, 2015

The UAE's justice system has been ranked first in the Middle East and North Africa (Mena) region for the second consecutive year and 27th in the world by an annual study, mainly due to its record in the competitiveness indices, most importantly adherence to the order and security factor, by which crime is effectively controlled.

The World Justice Project's (WJP) Rule of Law Index 2011, which covers 66 countries, put Denmark on top of the list with 0.87 points, while the UAE was placed 27th in the global rankings with 0.67 points (min 0, max 1).

The emirates could top the Mena list mainly due to its record in the competitiveness indices, most importantly dherence to the order and security factor, by which crime is effectively controlled, civil conflict, is effectively limited and people do not resort to violence to redress personal grievances.

In this category, the UAE scored 0.91, followed by absence of governmental corruption 0.82, and effective criminal justice 0.77, according to the WJP, an independent, non-profit, international multidisciplinary organization, which periodically releases the annual “Rule of Law Index”.

The Index provides original, impartial data to measure how the rule of law is experienced in practical, everyday situations by ordinary people around the world. Performance is assessed using several indicators across eight categories, each of which is scored and ranked globally against regional and income peers.

The Index’ factor 8 evaluates the criminal justice system, which measures the correctional system’s effectiveness in reducing criminal behavior. Other factors include constraints on government powers; regulatory enforcement; open government; civil justice; and fundamental rights.

The report showed that the UAE had attained significant results towards its vision of distinguished police performance.

Based on the answers drawn from household and expert respondents, police officers respect due process and fundamental rights of suspects. According to the report, New Zealand, Japan, and South Korea share the same vision with the UAE in this regard.

Lauding the rankings, Major General Dr Nasser Lakhrebani Al Nuaimi, the secretary general of the Office of Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, expressed his confidence in the UAE police bodies’ ability in achieving additional positive results on all global competitiveness indices.

“These achievements are possible thanks to the accumulated expertise and skills of the UAE people, and the sound planning under the leadership of Lt General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, and his ongoing commitment to keep the police institution at the forefront of the most effective and efficient institutions internationally. .

Abdullah Nasser Lootah, the secretary general of the Emirates Competitiveness Council (ECC), pointed out that the annual results of the International Justice Project‘s report are a new addition to the landmark achievements made by the UAE and will further reinforce its good reputation locally,  regionally and internationally.

The Index’s results also strengthen the UAE's status as a leading trade, finance, investment and tourism hub, thanks to the UAE’s distinguished record in rule of law, justice, safety, and security and other unique features.-TradeArabia News Service




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