QoG code: ciri_polpris
Political imprisonment refers to the incarceration of people by government officials because of their speech; their non-violent opposition to government policies or leaders; their religious beliefs; their non-violent religious practices including proselytizing; or their membership in a group, including an ethnic or racial group.
Scoring Scheme:
Are people imprisoned because of their political, religious, or other beliefs?
(0) Yes, and many
(1) Yes, but few
(2) None / None Reported
| Dataset | No. Countries |
|---|---|
| Basic cross-section | 193 |
| Basic time-series | 196 |
| Standard cross-section | 193 |
| Standard time-series | 196 |
| OECD cross-section | 32 |
| OECD time-series | 32 |
| Dataset | Available for years |
|---|---|
| Standard time-series | 1981-2022 |
| Basic time-series | 1981-2022 |
| OECD time-series | 1981-2022 |
This variable has information from 1981 to 2022.