It is an internationally recognized right of citizens to assemble freely and to associate with other persons in political parties, trade unions, cultural organizations, or other groups. This variable evaluates the extent to which the freedoms of assembly and association are subject to actual governmental limitations or restrictions (as opposed to strictly legal protections).
Scoring Scheme:
Citizens’ rights to freedom of assembly and association are:
(0) Severely restricted or denied completely to all citizens.
(1) Limited for all citizens or severely restricted or denied for select groups.
(2) Virtually unrestricted and freely enjoyed by practically all citizens.
Type of variable: Categorical
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| Dataset | No. Countries |
|---|---|
| Basic cross-section: | 193 |
| Basic time-series: | 201 |
| Standard cross-section: | 193 |
| Standard time-series: | 201 |
| OECD cross-section: | 37 |
| OECD time-series: | 38 |
| Dataset | Available for years: |
|---|---|
| Standard time-series: | 1981-2021 |
| Basic time-series: | 1981-2021 |
| OECD time-series: | 1981-2021 |