Daily life
To many people, the concepts of ‘democracy’ and ‘rule-of-law states’ are abstract and vague, but they impact our daily lives. The rule of law safeguards our freedom and equal rights. However, in day-to-day practice, democratic rule of law also has failings and imperfections. Yes, on paper everyone should be treated equally, but sometimes that has to be fought for and defended. Decision-making may also be slow, because consulting and reaching consensus takes time.
Values and vulnerability
How does the democratic rule of law protect your freedom and equal rights? What do democratic values such as freedom, equality and solidarity actually mean in your daily life? Our teaching materials drill down on these questions and explore the dilemmas around the values and vulnerabilities of rule-of-law democracies and what they mean for you.
