CPI 2023 for the Americas: Lack of independent judiciary hinders the fight against corruption
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The lack of independence of the judiciary in the region undermines the rule of law and promotes impunity for powerful criminals.
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Jamaica
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Advocacy and Legal Advice Centre in Jamaica
We have an ALAC in Jamaica that can be contacted to report corruption.
ALACs provide free and confidential legal advice and allow people to safely report corruption.
Corruption Perceptions Index
Scoring 180 countries around the world, the Corruption Perceptions Index is the leading global indicator of public sector corruption.
Jamaica has a score of 44 this year, with a change of 0 since last year, meaning it ranks 69 out of 180 countries.
Find out about key corruption issues in Jamaica in CPI 2023 for the Americas: Lack of independent judiciary hinders the fight against corruption
Jamaica
- Score
- 44/100
- Rank
- 69/180
- Score change
Score changes 2012 - 2023
Global Corruption Barometer
Since its debut in 2003, the Global Corruption Barometer has surveyed the experiences of everyday people confronting corruption around the world. Through our barometer, tens of thousands of people around the globe are asked about their views and experiences, making it the only worldwide public opinion survey on corruption.
49%
Percentage of people who thought corruption increased in the previous 12 months*
17%
Percentage of public service users paid a bribe in the previous 12 months*
*Since the most recent publication of the GCB - Latin America and The Caribbean - 10th Edition - 2019
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Strengthening Accountability Networks Among Civil Society
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Connecting citizen groups across 26 countries to build momentum for more responsive governments and stronger institutions to oversee them.
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Strengthening Parliamentary Oversight: Key Findings and Recommendations from Multi-Country Assessments
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An assessment of the strength of oversight mandate, practice and impact of parliaments in ten countries.
Global Corruption Barometer: Latin America and the Caribbean 2019 - Citizens' Views and Opinions of Corruption
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Most citizens in Latin America and the Caribbean think their governments are not doing enough to tackle corruption and that corruption levels have increased in the past 12 months…
People and Corruption: Latin America and the Caribbean
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This new report from the Global Corruption Barometer series is based on surveys with over 22,000 citizens living in 20 countries in Latin America and the Caribbean.
