Syria: Judicial constraints on executive

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 Syria

Judicial constraints on executive

 Latest value 0.064
 Year 2023
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1960 - 2023
 Average 0.102
 Min - Max 0.043 - 0.594
 Source Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem)
The latest value from 2023 is 0.064 index points, a decline from 0.07 index points in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 0.571 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for Syria from 1960 to 2023 is 0.102 index points. The minimum value, 0.043 index points, was reached in 1987 while the maximum of 0.594 index points was recorded in 1962. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Syria - 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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