What Are the Legal Principles?

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What Are the Legal Principles?

a thriving democracy and a cornerstone of civil society It is necessary to attain peace and security, economic growth and social progress, and safeguard the people's rights and liberties. It is essential for preventing the abuse of power and ensuring that all individuals have access to justice

A constitutional framework establishes the fundamental guidelines for a government It stipulates that the government must be democratically elected and accountable, provides for the separation of powers in the legislative and judicial processes, and guarantees the independence of the judiciary It also precludes arbitrary decisions and assigns the judiciary to enforce the law and protect citizens from violence.

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Judicial independence is an essential tenet of the rule of law and a cornerstone of constitutional democracy It is a principle of individual liberty and the right of citizens to be judged based on their merits without interference from the government or a higher authority. It is essential to separate faith and state and the government's legitimacy. In addition, the rule of law ensures that a country's legal system is open and impartial so that everyone can access information about its laws and judicial system. It also prevents systemic corruption and permits the free movement of ideas, strengthening the political process

Lawyers are an essential component of the rule of law. They must be entirely committed to the cause of justice, defending their clients' fundamental liberties and acting following their ethical and professional obligations They must be trained to respect the dignity and integrity of their profession and its members, to provide equal and effective access to legal services, and to uphold the human rights and fundamental freedoms recognized by national and international law.

There are also laws to protect attorneys from discrimination based on race, color, ethnic origin, gender, religion, political or another opinion, national or social origin, property, birth, or economic or another status The provision that attorneys have the right to join professional associations representing their interests, advancing their education and training, and safeguarding their professional integrity is evidence of the rule of law's commitment to providing justice to all. Women and children, who frequently lack access to justice and are disproportionately affected by mistreatment and poverty, must also have their rights protected Reserving these rights must be a top priority, and various laws protect women and children, including the right to family support, health care, and education

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