Anti-Corruption Law and Practice (M3037)
Anti-Corruption Law and Practice
Module M3037
Module details for 2022/23.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 6
Module Outline
This module provides an introduction to the rapidly developing new discipline of corruption studies from a criminal justice and human rights perspective and with an emphasis on the practical application of legal rules. It examines the scope of the United Nations Convention Against Corruption (UNCAC), particularly, on prevention and criminalisation where it requires state parties to prohibit the most predominant forms of corruption. This will allow students to analyse some preventive and implementation measures which have been adopted by States Parties and to reflect on the effectiveness of the monitoring mechanism of the UNCAC. The module also considers the Criminal Law Convention on Corruption as a regional anti-corruption instrument in the Council of Europe to provide students with some analysis about the operation of the Group of States against Corruption (GRECO), and the way in which GRECO identifies deficiencies in national anti-corruption policies. The module also considers anti-corruption efforts pursued by the UN human rights mechanisms, such as the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) and the UN Human Rights Committee to promote the enjoyment of human rights.
Module learning outcomes
Demonstrate a systematic understanding of theoretical debates and practical issues concerning the study of Anti-Corruption
Demonstrate a coherent and detailed knowledge of major critiques on the law enforcement and human rights-based responses in preventing and prosecuting corrupted activities
Critically evaluate challenges towards anti-corruption international legal regimes
Carry out a piece of independent research into corruption.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Essay (3000 words) | Semester 1 Assessment Week 1 Thu 16:00 | 100.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Semester | Seminar | 2 hours | 11111011111 |
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