Independence of the judiciary indicates the extent to which the judiciary is independent of control from other sources, such as another branch of the government or the military. Important questions to consider include:
- Are judges safe from removal by other government officials?
- Can actions of other government branches be challenged in the courts?
- Are court hearings public?
- Are judicial officials generally free from corruption and intimidation?
- Are case outcomes protected from governmental interference?
Scoring Scheme:
As an institution, the judiciary is:
(0) Not Independent
(1) Partially Independent
(2) Generally Independent
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 |