#5  Is the Rule of Law Crumbling?

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According to the World Justice Project, 2024 marked the seventh consecutive year of global rule-of-law decline.

From South Africa to the United States, from Europe to Latin America, the trends are worrying… and the consequences could shape global compliance for years to come.

If powerful individuals can escape consequences in the world’s leading democracy, what message does that send to countries already on the edge?

What do you think? Which trends worry you the most in 2025 — judicial interference, corruption, or civic repression?
How does rule-of-law erosion increase risks for compliance professionals?
Chapters
  • 00:02 Global Rule of Law Decline
  • 02:42 Rule of Law Challenges Across Regions
  • 04:16 Impact of US Political-Legal Developments
  • 06:17 Implications for Governance, Risk, and Compliance Professionals
  • 08:03 Call to Action and Questions for Reflection
Season 1 / Episode 5 13 Aug English South Africa Documentary · Business

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