The rule of law backsliding survey report
The IBA Rule of Law Forum has conducted a worldwide survey of lawyers as part of a project on rule of law backsliding. This project was led by Tahera Mandviwala, Member of the IBA Rule of Law Forum's Advisory Board, and undertaken with the Bingham Centre for Rule of Law and professors Sandra Kröger and Renata Uitz. The survey received responses from over 64 countries and a very wide range of legal professionals. The survey results, which have been detailed in the report, point to concerning global gaps between the recognised importance of the rule of law and its implementation in practice. Particular concerns were identified in relation to judicial independence, impartiality and accountability. Based on the survey results, this report also provides recommendations for key actions that the legal community should take to uphold and strengthen the rule of law globally.