Full Description
Combating corruption and the misuse of public office appears to be a never-ending fight. The fourth edition of this authoritative work aims to equip legal practitioners and anti-corruption activists with the latest guidance and tools to keep the forces of corruption and the misuse of public office in the UK and across the globe at bay.
Fully revised and updated to cover relevant case law and fast-moving developments in both domestic and international spheres, the book's wide-ranging coverage of topics includes: examination of sector specific initiatives; expanded coverage of the FCPA; civil and criminal mechanisms for recovering the proceeds of corruption; and new material on setting standards in the public and private sector. Apart from thorough UK coverage, this new edition also covers the laws and regulations of overseas jurisdictions including China, Canada, the UAE, and developing countries such as Kenya and Nigeria. The book considers the broadening scope of corruption and its intersection with questions of integrity in public life and examines lobbying and the move towards open government.
Written by leading practitioners with extensive experience of handling corruption cases, the book provides a clear exposition of the current law. It examines the legal and practical issues relating to the investigation and prosecution of corruption cases and includes coverage of specialist areas such as recovering the proceeds of corruption.
Corruption cases often span jurisdictions. This book enables practitioners to handle any aspect of a corruption case by providing them with detailed analysis of the international efforts to combat corruption, and the legal developments taking place in key jurisdictions and regions covered by UN, EU, OECD, the Commonwealth, and other regional anti-corruption initiatives.
Contents
1: Responding to Corruption and Misuse of Public and Private Office
Part I Criminal Law
2: Corruption Offences Before 2011
3: The Bribery Act 2010
4: Guidance on 'Adequate Procedures'
5: Misconduct in Public Office
6: Other Offences involving Corruption
7: Investigation and Prosecution of UK Corruption Cases
Part II Asset Recovery
8: Asset Recovery under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002
9: Civil Actions and Remedies
10: International Case Studies
Part III Standard Setting in the Public and Private Sectors
11: Regulation of Public Life I: Parliament
12: Regulation of Public Life II: The Judiciary, Civil Service, Local Government and NDPs
13: Standard Setting in the Private Sector
14: World Bank and other MDB Investigations into Corruption and Mutual Cross Debarment
Part IV International and Regional Anti-Corruption Initiatives
15: The United Nations Convention against Corruption I
16: The United Nations Convention against Corruption II
17: Council of Europe and European Union Anti-Corruption
18: OECD Anti-Corruption Initiatives
19: Other regional and International Anti-Corruption Initiatives
Part V Corruption Laws of Other Jurisdictions
20: United States: Legislation and Action
21: Common Law Jurisdictions
22: Civil Law and other jurisdictions
23: Offshore Financial Centres
Part VI The Role of Civil Society
24: The Contribution of Civil Society Organisations in Strengthening Good Governance and Preventing Corruption
