The Rule of Law is one of several liberal political ideals alongside democracy and human rights. It demands government operates within established public norms rather than arbitrary discretion. Citizens should respect legal norms even when they disagree with them. Law should be accessible and provide protection for all, regardless of position
Rule of law means all people and institutions are accountable to same laws. Concept dates back to ancient India, Greece, Mesopotamia, and Rome. First known use in English around 1500
UK constitution is uncodified, allowing easy changes without formal entrenched provisions. Parliamentary sovereignty means Acts of Parliament are supreme source of law. Rule of law requires government to act only according to law. Universal suffrage guaranteed for all adult citizens since 1928
Founded in 2014 as Platform of Judicial Unity. Became Association of Judicial Unity on March 27, 2015. Currently has around ten thousand members. Located in Ankara's Çankaya district
Turkey is a democratic, secular and social state governed by rule of law. Sovereignty belongs to the nation without any restrictions. The Grand National Assembly is the sole legislative body. The President exercises executive power. Independent courts govern judicial power
UN Member States unanimously adopted 17 SDGs in 2015. Framework guides global and national development policies. Grounded in Universal Declaration on Human Rights. Applicable to all countries, including developed and developing ones