Rettsstatsbaserte
Rettsstatsbaserte is a term used to describe governance, policies, and institutions that are grounded in the rule of law, where governmental power is constrained by a system of laws, a constitution, and independent judicial oversight. The term is commonly discussed in Norwegian-language discourse on constitutionalism, governance reform, and public administration. There are variant spellings in use, such as rettstatsbaserte, but the underlying idea remains the same: legal norms should guide state action rather than discretionary or arbitrary authority.
Core principles associated with rettsstatsbaserte governance include the separation of powers, legal certainty, due process, access
In practice, rettsstatsbaserte approaches influence how legislation is drafted, how administrative decisions are reviewed, and how
Challenges to achieving a fully rettsstatsbaserte regime include weak judicial independence, corruption, resource constraints, political interference,
Related concepts include the rule of law, constitutionalism, and good governance.