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
Type of variable: Categorical
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Last updated by source: 2024-12-10
| 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 |