How gender equality relies on the rule of law

The rule of law is under intense pressure across Europe. Here’s a new way to understand and protect it. You may have heard the term ‘Rule of Law’ come up a lot more recently – in conversations, both on and offline. And you may have a sense of what it means but you can’t quite put your finger on it directly. What is the rule of law? At its core, the rule of law means that laws are applied equally, fairly and predictably to everyone. “The rule of law is the foundation our democracies stand on. It’s how people can go about their lives in the confidence that the law is protecting them – whether...