At LexisNexis, the CR focus is on advancing the rule of law. A transparent legal system is a fundamental element of a healthy society and growing economy, and requires a clear set of laws that are freely and easily accessible to all. LexisNexis promotes rule of law through outreach and advocacy, educational forums, and free dissemination of, and training on, LexisNexis solutions. In 2010, LexisNexis donated $3.7 million in cash and in-kind contributions to support rule of law and pro bono work around the globe.LexisNexis’ Rule of Law Resource Centre is a free online community covering topics from human rights to protecting minority communities. In 2010, LexisNexis signed an agreement toprovide content and support for the World Justice Project’s Rule of Law Index, a new quantitative assessment tool ranking over 75 countries. Also in the year, LexisNexis provided pro bono support to the American Bar Association’s (ABA) Criminal Justice Collateral Consequences of Adult Convictions project. LexisNexis staff used its resources to create 50 customised state surveys on US laws relating to human trafficking. The materials supported a successful ABA proposal to the Uniform Law Commission for a committee to review drafting quality human trafficking legislation. Read More
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