The original purpose was similar to the purpose it has today. I think the words criminal justice system speaks for itself. A criminal justice system is made for criminal justice. Criminals are people who violate a systems laws and regulations. This harms not only others but a created system of regulation itself. There has to be justice for criminals- this really benefits them in the end.
It is important because it creates opportunities and variations in the economy
United Nations activities in support of democracy and governance are carried out through the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the United Nations Democracy Fund (UNDEF), the Department of Peacekeeping Operations (DPKO), the Department of Political Affairs (DPA), the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR),and the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women), among others. Such activities are inseparable from the UN’s work in promoting human rights, development, and peace and security, and include:
assisting parliaments to enhance the checks and balances that allow democracy to thrive;
helping to strengthen the impartiality and effectiveness of national human rights institutions and justice and security systems;
helping to develop legislation and media capacities to ensure freedom of expression and access to information;
assisting to develop policies and legislation to guarantee the right to freedom of association and of peaceful assembly;
providing electoral assistance and long-term support for electoral management bodies;
promoting women’s participation in political and public life.
Italy, Greece and France have never been under the Islamic Empire (or any Islamic rulers as far as I know).
Spain was under Islamic leaders for a long time and there was a period of re-conquista later, when the land was re-conquered by the Christians. And in 8th centrury Spain was in fact part of the Islamic Empire.
The ancient Hebrews made significant and long lasting contributions to the development and maintenance of Western Civilization. Belief in One God: The Hebrews were the first to accept and uphold the belief in one god as the fundamental and permanent feature of their culture.
