Iraq: Judicial constraints on executive

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 Iraq

Judicial constraints on executive

 Latest value 0.295
 Year 2023
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1960 - 2023
 Average 0.370
 Min - Max 0.283 - 0.485
 Source Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem)
The latest value from 2023 is 0.295 index points, an increase from 0.283 index points in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 0.571 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for Iraq from 1960 to 2023 is 0.37 index points. The minimum value, 0.283 index points, was reached in 2022 while the maximum of 0.485 index points was recorded in 2004. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Iraq - Judicial constraints on executive - historical chart - 1960-2023




Definition: The extent to which the executive branch respects the constitution and complies with court rulings and the extent to which the judiciary can act in an independent fashion.

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