Order and Security (Factor 5 of the WJP Rule of Law Index) measures how well the society assures the security of persons and property. Security is one of the defining aspects of any rule of law society and a fundamental function of the state. It is also a precondition for the realization of the rights and freedoms that the rule of law seeks to advance. This factor includes three dimensions that cover various threats to order and security: crime (5.1 particularly conventional crime), political violence (5.2 including terrorism, armed conflict, and political unrest), and violence as a socially acceptable means to redress personal grievances (5.3 vigilante justice). 


5.1 Crime is effectively controlled

5.2 Civil conflict is effectively limited

5.3 People do not resort to violence to redress personal grievances