Corruption and Legislatures

Klappentext This book investigates parliaments' role in curbing corruption. In addition to discussing the definition, causes, and costs of corruption and the role that parliaments have in reducing corruption, the authors consider contemporary issues that parliamentarians - and others - need to be aware of. These include the importance of broad-based coalitions to fight corruption and networking at the country, regional and global level, the importance - and difficulties - of establishing parliamentary codes of ethics/conduct, legislative oversight tools and mechanisms, and regional/international conventions against corruption. Attention will also be given to parliaments and anti-money laundering. Corruption and Legislatures presents a non-technical review of contemporary issues and recent developments in curbing corruption, and concludes with practical advice as to what can be done to ensure more effective parliamentary involvement in curbing corruption.

Product details

• Authors: Riccardo Pelizzo, Riccardo (Griffith University Pelizzo, Pelizzo Riccardo, Frederick Stapenhurst, Stapenhurst Frederick
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.05.2014
• EAN: 9780415730112
• ISBN: 978-0-415-73011-2
• No. of pages: 136
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political education; USA, Corruption, POLITICAL SCIENCE / American Government / National, POLITICAL SCIENCE / Corruption & Misconduct, Political corruption, United States of America, USA, Central / national / federal government, Corruption in politics, government and society, Central government, Frederick Stapenhurst, Riccardo Pelizzo, financial control, anti-money laundering, Code of Ethics, legislative oversight, World Bank Institute