This table provides metadata for the actual indicator available from Vanuatu statistics closest to the corresponding global SDG indicator. Please note that even when the global SDG indicator is fully available from Vanuatuan statistics, this table should be consulted for information on national methodology and other Vanuatu-specific metadata information.
| Proxy |
No |
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| Definition |
This indicator focuses mainly on the rule of law (ie: our laws that are well defined under the constitution (Mama Law of Vanuatu), these includes any other laws that are made at National, Provincial and at the community level by the chiefs) which address justice. This indicator aims to measure the number of community engagement activities that are carried out by law enforcement officers from the national level brought down to the community level and how they can be linked and adapted by the communities. Vanuatu has several institutions which deal with justice, crime and enforcement of other laws which are set by the country in order to address justice in a timely manner to all citizens of Vanuatu. For instance, Ministry of Justice, Crime unit, Vanuatu Police Force (VPF), Vanuatu Mobile Force (VMF), Woman Affairs, Malvatumauri council of chiefs… Etc, are responsible for providing activities to the community level to address these laws. It strengthens links between traditional (chiefs) and formal justice to make sure that everyone from the National level to the community level are aware of these laws and that justice prevails through out the country. |
| Concept |
All people and institutions are subject to and accountable to law that is fairly applied for justice and crime enforced across Vanuatu. Law enforcement officers should act in a manner to enforce law by discovering, preventing, detecting, investigating and punishing people who violet the rules/laws and norms within the communities. |
| Rationale |
There are certain approaches that can be used to address justice in the community level. Respective institutions or law enforcement institutions and their officers, formulate programs that suit the communities level of understandings ( ie: Awareness programs, training programs) to help community leaders to educate members at the community level. *Traditional values and gender equality is also considered when enforcing laws in the community level. *Depicts crime rate in the community level and shows how much the law enforcement officers have engaged in community activities to ensure that the rule of law is upheld and that justice is prevailed |
| Sustainable Development Goal Indicator Alignment |
16.7.2 (Tier 3) |
| Frequency of Collection |
Annually |