The Rule of Law rests on these five concepts.
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Publicity
Laws must be known and certain, such that everyone knows of their existence and their enforcement is reasonably reliable.Prospectivity
Laws must apply to future action and not past action.Generality
When laws are made, they must apply to broad categories of people and must not single out individuals or groups for special treatment.Due Process
When laws are applied, they must be administered impartially.Consent
Laws must be generally acceptable to those who must live by them.
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