Anti-Corruption Law and Democratic Governance: An International Legal Perspective
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https://doi.org/10.54518/ldi.2.2.2024.1289Keywords:
Anti-Corruption Law, Democratic Governance, Accountability, Public Integrity, Transparency, International LawAbstract
Corruption poses a significant threat to democratic governance by weakening accountability, transparency, public trust, and institutional integrity. This study examines the role of anti-corruption law in strengthening democratic governance through a qualitative Systematic Literature Review (SLR) and doctrinal analysis of the United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC) and the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime (UNTOC). Using the PRISMA 2020 framework, relevant literature published between 2019 and 2024 was reviewed. The findings show that anti-corruption law supports democratic governance by promoting accountability, transparency, public integrity, and effective institutional oversight. The study also finds that UNCAC and UNTOC provide important international standards for corruption prevention and international cooperation. However, political corruption, state capture, and implementation challenges continue to affect governance effectiveness. The study concludes that strengthening anti-corruption frameworks remains essential for protecting democratic institutions and maintaining public trust.
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