Accountability. This sub index from 0 to 100 is composed of:

1. In law, the independence of the judiciary is guaranteed.
2. In practice, the independence of the judiciary is guaranteed.
3. In practice, national-level judge appointments (justices or magistrates) support the independence of the judiciary.
4. In practice, national-level judges give reasons for their decisions/judgments.
5. In law, there is a supreme audit institution.
6. In law, the independence of the supreme audit institution is guaranteed.
7. In practice, the independence of the supreme audit institution is guaranteed.
8. In practice, appointments to the supreme audit institution support the independence of the agency.
9. In practice, the supreme audit agency releases frequent reports that are accessible to citizens.