Stability, observance of norms and principles of law, security of citizens and their equality before the law - all these signs are inherent in the so-called rule-of-law state. Agency RBC regularly publishes Rating of legal states , in which, alas, Russia is far from the first positions. In 2012, our country is on the 85th place, next to Uganda, Nigeria and Zimbabwe.
Russia's position has been shattered by the high level of crime, corruption and virtually unlimited power of the country's ruling elite. We offer to your attention the top ten countries that have headed the list of legal states.
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10. Singapore
10. Singapore
the country has a unique low crime rate - Singapore takes the second line in the corresponding rating. Security and respect for the rights and freedoms of citizens make the country extremely attractive in the eyes of the world community. So, Singapore is among the top ten most attractive tourist destinations for 2013.
9. Austria
A prosperous and prosperous Austria vigilantly protects the peace of its citizens, ensuring their equality before 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 country of the rising sun ranks sixth. Traditionally incorruptible justice and respectful attitude of citizens to each other have provided Japan with good positions in our current ten.
7. Australia
Australia is the only non-Asian country where law enforcement agencies have a special agency to investigate corruption cases. The high level of personal freedoms and low crime rates allowed the country to take the fourth line 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 a socially-oriented, traditionally supportive and safeguarding personal freedoms of citizens. In the Netherlands, there is practically no social stratification.
4. Norway
Scandinavian countries traditionally head the rating of legal states. In the current ten, Norway has outrun all other countries in terms of the effectiveness of civil justice.
3. Finland
A number of high-profile scandals related to the seizure by Finnish authorities of children born in international marriages sparked sharp criticism from Russian human rights activists. Meanwhile, Finland traditionally holds high positions among the countries of the world in terms of protection of freedoms and citizens' rights.
2. Denmark
On such indicators as the level of order and security, as well as the effectiveness of civil justice, Denmark overtook 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
Socially-oriented economy, low crime rate, high level of education of the population and extremely low corruption of the authorities help ensure that Sweden leads the rating of legal states.
