Rule of Law II

Civic Education S.S.S 3 Second Term

WEEK 2

Rule of Law II

Performance Objectives

Student should be able to:

State the process of rule of law

Content

Process of Rule of Law

Process of Rule of Law

1. Independence of judiciary

The judiciary is of the process through which the law can be applied as the interpreter of the law; the bid should be made independent of the executive or the legislature to ensure justice and well application of the rule of law.

2. Separation of power

The seat of power should be clearly shared and separated among the three organs of government. This will help to prevent undue interference among the organs of government.

3. The law court

The law court is one major process of the rule of law. The law court is a place where laws are made and where the aggrieved citizens seek redress.

4. Openness of the law

Another process of the rule of the law is the openness of the law to all citizens. Citizens need to be aware of all that the law entails or speak about. Therefore, making the law open is another process of the application of the rule of law.

5. Fast justice dispensation

Another process of the rule of law is quick delivery of justice.

6. The prison/detention

The prison is a process through which offenders can be tried and detained or a place where offenders/lawbreakers are detained. Suspects should not be detained for more than specific time over an offence.

7. The constitution

Another process of the rule of law is the constitution, the medium through which the rule of law is well understood and disseminated to the populace.

8. The press

The press should be given total freedom to disseminate information and make public all laws, as this will help for the smooth running of the rule of law.

9. Public trial

Trying offenders publicly will create awareness of the rule of law.