Systems RoL

Systems in this conceptualisation represent both formal and informal institutions, actors, frameworks and processes related to law and justice. They are the basis for providing effective rule of law for a given context and are the infrastructural foundations for producing legal and justice services for society. For example, the systems domain includes laws and policies that govern the functioning of society. It also includes the internal functioning of the judiciary and law enforcement. Importantly, these systems refer not only to the formal/state laws and institutions but also to informal/non-state laws and institutions. Some examples of informal systems include customary law and traditional authorities.