The Anti-Corruption Knowledge Hub is an online space where Transparency International presents its research output. It contains a series of topic guides, country-specific research, anti-corruption standards and research papers on different corruption-related issues. This is a good place to go if you want to deepen your understanding of corruption. You may also be able to find a report or […]
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Data type: Legal research sources,
Legal Topic: Corruption,
The Transparency International Anti-Corruption Glossary is an interactive tool that uses animations to explain different types of corruption in a clear and simple way. If you want to get a quick overview of different types of corruption, this could be a good place to start.
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Data type: How-to guides (manuals, toolkits),
Legal Topic: Corruption,
If, after reading this Guide, you are thinking about taking legal action to challenge corruption. We recommend seeking support from an anti-corruption organisation and undertaking further research. The links below may help you with this.
Content type: Legal Areas
Legal Topic: Corruption,
Public authorities refer to any body that is in the public sector (i.e. bodies which are part of or controlled by the State). This includes: Police and law enforcement bodies; Public service providers, such as public hospitals or schools; Government departments; Governmental regulatory and licensing bodies; Private bodies that exercise any public authority; and Officials […]
Content type: Legal Areas
Legal Topic: Corruption,
If you can show that corruption has taken place, it may also be possible for you to bring a civil claim. A civil claim involves arguing a person or corporation violated your private rights.
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Legal Topic: Corruption,
If the corrupt conduct you want to challenge is recognized as a criminal offence in your country, the legal action you could take is to initiate a criminal case. Criminal cases are investigations and prosecutions, usually undertaken by police or public prosecutors, to find out if a crime has been committed. In Reporting to the […]
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Legal Topic: Corruption,
A further step to challenge corruption is to take legal action against the people or organisation involved in the corrupt act. A legal action is defined as the process of bringing a case to court and it can be through a lawsuit or prosecution. This Guide will now give you ideas and tips on how to […]
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Legal Topic: Corruption,
You also may have the option of reporting corruption to the following alternatives: 1. Reporting to a civil society organisation 2. Reporting to journalists and media outlets 3. Reporting to politicians or political entities
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Legal Topic: Corruption,
In many companies and public bodies, there are internal and external reporting procedures that could be used to challenge corrupt activity that has happened in that company or public body. These include: 1. Internal complaints procedures within the organisation, including to the supervisory board or to an independent service provider contracted to receive and act […]
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Legal Topic: Corruption,
Anti-Corruption Agencies (ACA) are independent bodies that aim to prevent corruption and to receive information about corrupt activities. There are two main types of ACAs: Preventative ACAs that have an advisory role concerning anti-corruption policies and laws; and Investigative ACAs that can receive complaints and reports into corruption in the State, and work on and […]
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Legal Topic: Corruption,
