Analysis of responses by a representative sample of citizens to the following question on a Balkan Barometer survey, or similar: “Do you agree that the following institutions are independent of political influence?” Assessors determine the percentage of respondents that answered “totally agree” and “tend to agree” for the judicial system. Point allocation: • 5 points = more than 60% • 4 points = 50%-60% • 3 points = 40%-49.99% • 2 points = 30%-39.99% • 1 point = 20%-29.99% • 0 points = below 20%