Lebanon: Judicial constraints on executive

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 Lebanon

Judicial constraints on executive

 Latest value 0.481
 Year 2023
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1960 - 2023
 Average 0.313
 Min - Max 0.227 - 0.481
 Source Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem)
The latest value from 2023 is 0.481 index points, an increase from 0.46 index points in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 0.571 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for Lebanon from 1960 to 2023 is 0.313 index points. The minimum value, 0.227 index points, was reached in 1970 while the maximum of 0.481 index points was recorded in 2023. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Lebanon - Judicial constraints on executive - Recent values chart

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Lebanon - 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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