The Importance of Public Legal Education for Strengthening the Rule of Law
The Importance of Public Legal Education for Strengthening the Rule of Law

Summary/Abstract: The aim of this article is to analyse the importance of public legal education in the overall task of strengthening the rule of law. Rule of law is a concept that encompasses four principles: accountability, just laws, open government and accessible and impartial dispute resolution. Hence, there are many actors participate in the shaping process of the rule of law, not only governments and public institutions, also citizens should play a role; because rule of law is a true platform for peace, civilization and guarantee of individual social and communitarian freedom within a State. Absolute respect for the rule of law is a prerequisite to join numerous international organisations, as well as the European Union which is a priority for Western Balkan countries. The purpose of this article is also to explore the situation of Justice in this region and how their inhabitants evaluate and perceive it, evidencing by the way the possibilities that PLE could bring to Western Balkans reinforcing the rule of law and raising awareness about social and community rights.

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