Judicial constraints on executive - Country rankings
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Judicial constraints on executive, 2023:
The average for 2023 based on 10 countries was 0.479 index points. The highest value was in Singapore: 0.764 index points and the lowest value was in Burma (Myanmar): 0.029 index points. The indicator is available from 1960 to 2023. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.Measure: index points; Source: Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem)
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| Countries | Judicial constraints on executive, 2023 | Global rank | Available data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Singapore | 0.764 | 1 | 1960 - 2023 |
| Malaysia | 0.749 | 2 | 1960 - 2023 |
| India | 0.711 | 3 | 1960 - 2023 |
| Thailand | 0.664 | 4 | 1960 - 2023 |
| Philippines | 0.632 | 5 | 1960 - 2023 |
| Indonesia | 0.56 | 6 | 1960 - 2023 |
| Laos | 0.411 | 7 | 1960 - 2023 |
| Vietnam | 0.18 | 8 | 1960 - 2023 |
| Cambodia | 0.087 | 9 | 1960 - 2023 |
| Burma | 0.029 | 10 | 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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