Jennifer Schmidt Consulting considers the establishment of the Rule of Law as one of the basic precursors for the development of a democratic society. Rule of Law and democratic principles are essential for building transparency and accountability.

Any effort to establish Rule of Law in war-torn or disaster struck countries must entail the entire chain of justice. Measures taken to reinforce and train the local police services must be followed by similar efforts for the judiciary- lawyers, prosecutors, judges and auxiliary staff must also be recruited and trained. Adequate detention facilities and training of correctional service staff is equally important.

Jennifer Schmidt Consulting promotes a wide Rule of Law perspective. For a newly elected government to enjoy peaceful and stable progress, attention must be given to the full establishment of the Rule of Law. In order to improve a country’s economy, to create an environment conducive to foreign investment and to enhance social welfare for the inhabitants, a solid legal framework is necessary, which is upheld by functioning democratic institutions.

Jennifer Schmidt Consulting has experience in drafting guidelines and action plans on how to improve the general Rule of Law situation in a given country. We can also provide the technical expertise for drafting new legislation or reforming institutions in transitional countries.

“The clearest way to show what the rule of law means to us in everyday life is to recall what has happened when there is no rule of law.”

Dwight D. Eisenhower