"2023 Corruption Perceptions Index: Global Insights and Rankings Revealed"
The Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) 2023 reveals a global decline in justice and the rule of law since 2016, with only 28 out of 180 countries showing improved corruption levels over the last twelve years. Countries with strong rule of law and democratic institutions tend to rank higher, while those experiencing conflict or with restricted freedoms tend to score worst. The report emphasizes the need to strengthen the independence of the justice system, promote transparency, introduce integrity and monitoring mechanisms, improve access to justice, and expand avenues for accountability in grand corruption cases to combat corruption and promote justice.