The indicator measures to which extent the states provide effective procedures for timely review by courts of law or other independent and impartial bodies, or administrative procedures, of issues relating to the implementation and enforcement of laws and decisions pertaining to the environment.
This indicator is an arithmetic average of expert answers to questions on a scale from 0 (worst) to 3 (best): (19.1) To what extent does the law provide procedures for the review of issues relating to the implementation and enforcement of laws and decisions pertaining to the environment by courts or other bodies, or administrative procedures?; (19.2) To what extent does the law require review procedures regarding the implementation and enforcement of laws and decisions pertaining to the environment to be decided by impartial and independent courts or bodies?; (19.3) To what extent does the law require review procedures regarding the implementation and enforcement of laws and decisions pertaining to the environment to be timely?; (19.4) To what extent does the law require review procedures regarding the implementation and enforcement of laws and decisions pertaining to the environment to be fair and equitable?; (19.5) To what extent does the law require review procedures regarding the implementation and enforcement of laws and decisions pertaining to the environment to be open and transparent? (P19.1) In the last 5 years have there been sanctions or corrective actions imposed by a national court of law or other independent and impartial body, for violation of laws and decisions pertaining to the environment?
Type of variable: Continuous