1. Accountability - The government and private actors are accountable under the law
2. Just Law - The law is clear, publicized, and stable and is applied evenly
3. Open Government - The processes by which the law is adopted, administered, adjudicated, and enforced are accessible, fair, and efficient
4. Accessible and Impartial Justice - Justice is delivered timely by competent, ethical, and independent representatives and neutrals

The four universal principles constitute a working definition of the rule of law. These were developed in accordance to internationally accepted standards and norms.

The four universal principles were further developed in the below factors:

1. Constraints on Government Powers
2. Absence of Corruption
3. Open Government
4. Fundamental Rights
5. Order and Security
6. Regulatory Enforcement
7. Civil Justice; and
8. Criminal Justice