11 Countries with the Worst Justice System in the World

The whole world is striving to create a society where justice will be served, regardless of who you are. As the civilization advanced more and more, people gave up on "eye for an eye" approach to breaking the law and faith was put in the justice system. Unfortunately, corruption is everpresent in the justice system of many countries around the world. If you wish to live in a society with the best justice system in the world, some of the best choices include Scandinavian countries. According to the Rule of Law index, top five countries in 2016 were Denmark, Norway, Finland, Sweden and Netherlands. On the other hand, a lot of countries with the worst justice systems are located in Africa and Asia. It is interesting that the U.S. take 18th place in the world ranking list below Australia, Canada, UK and even China. 

Insider Monkey experts created a list of 11 countries with the worst justice system in the world which locates the countries which are at the bottom of the list when it comes to effectiveness and reliability of justice systems. The primary role of the justice system is to reduce crime by punishing those who committed them. Their punishment is supposed to serve as a lesson to other people not to commit a crime. However, it is becoming more common that those in power or with better financial background escape justice, regardless of the crime they committed. Because of this, people lose their faith in the justice system and corruption and criminal continuosuly grow.  In some countries on this list of countries with the worst justice system in the world, corruption reached endemic level. Corruption touches every part of the legal system and those who are meant to keep law and order intact, are easily bribed. Hopefully, things will change and justice systems around the world will improve and deliver justice to everyone equally. 

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