QoG code: fi_legprop_pd
The index ranges from 0-10 where 0 corresponds to no judicial independence'',no trusted legal framework exists'', no protection of intellectual property'',military interference in rule of law'', and no integrity of the legal system'' and 10 corresponds tohigh judicial independence'', trusted legal framework exists'',protection of intellectual property'', no military interference in rule of law'', andintegrity of the legal system''. The index consists of the following indicators: Judicial independence: The judiciary is independent and not subject to interference by the government or parties in dispute, Impartial courts: A trusted legal framework exists for private businesses to challenge the legality of government actions or regulations, Protection of intellectual property, Military interference in rule of law and the political process, Integrity of the legal system. Panel-data adjusted.
The ratings are adjusted to reflect inequalities in the legal treatment of women.
| Dataset | No. Countries |
|---|---|
| Standard cross-section | 163 |
| Standard time-series | 164 |
| OECD cross-section | 32 |
| OECD time-series | 32 |
| Dataset | Available for years |
|---|---|
| Standard time-series | 1970-2022 |
| OECD time-series | 1970-2022 |
This variable has information from 1970 to 2022.