QoG code: wjp_crim_jus
Criminal Justice, Factor 8 of the WJP Rule of Law Index, evaluates a country’s criminal justice system. An effective criminal justice system is a key aspect of the rule of law, as it constitutes the conventional mechanism to redress grievances and bring action against individuals for offenses against society. An assessment of the delivery of criminal justice should take into consideration the entire system, including the police, lawyers, prosecutors, judges, and prison officers.
| Dataset | No. Countries |
|---|---|
| Basic cross-section | 140 |
| Basic time-series | 140 |
| Standard cross-section | 140 |
| Standard time-series | 140 |
| Dataset | Available for years |
|---|---|
| Standard time-series | 2012-2025 |
| Basic time-series | 2012-2025 |
This variable has information from 2012 to 2025.