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How the rule of law helps you
Every time we drive to work, shop for groceries, or vote in a local election, the rule of law is shaping our experience in invisible ways — applied fairly, equally, and without bias. Click on the cards below to find out how.
Driving to work
The rule of law means traffic laws and licensed drivers.
Buying a coffee
The rule of law provides consumer protection from overcharging.
Taking the elevator
The rule of law ensures building safety codes and inspections.
Visiting your doctor
The rule of law ensures we have licensed doctors and malpractice protections.
Shopping for groceries
The rule of law requires stores to maintain strict food safety standards.
Posting a photo to your social media profile
The rule of law provides privacy and data protection regulations.
Using an ATM
The rule of law establishes fraud protection and transaction security.
Voting in a local by-election
The rule of law ensures free and fair elections.
Ordering take-out
The rule of law requires health permits and food sanitation standards.
Walking in your neighbourhood
The rule of law establishes assault and harassment laws.
Disposing of trash
The rule of law ensures environmental protection standards.
Sleeping soundly
The rule of law means noise ordinances and property security laws.