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Global Corruption Report 2007

The Global Corruption Report offers an annual, systematic analysis of corruption, reporting on the state of corruption around the globe. The Global Corruption Report 2007 focuses on corruption in judicial systems and includes recommendations for practitioners, actors in the judiciary and civil society, on how to fight corruption in the sector.

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National Integrity System Country Study Report: Malawi 2004

The concept of the National Integrity System (NIS) has been developed and promoted by TI as part of its holistic approach to countering corruption. The NIS consists of the key institutions, laws and practices that contribute to integrity, transparency and accountability in a society. This report focuses on Malawi.

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National Integrity System Study: Japan

Transparency International’s National Integrity System’s (NIS) country studies examine the key institutions, laws and practices that contribute to integrity, transparency and accountability in a society. The NIS study for Japan identifies three top-priority areas for further attention to improve NIS efficiency.

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National Integrity Systems Country Study Report: Botswana 2001

National Integrity Systems Country Study Report: Gambia 2004

National Integrity Systems Country Study Report: Jordan 2001

National Integrity Systems Country Study Report: Kenya 2003

Policy Position No.1/2007 Enhancing Judicial Transparency

Transparency relating to the judiciary serves to increase public knowledge about the judicial system, provides recourse for redress when problems occur, and decreases the opportunities for corrupt practices. It is vital that appointments, complaints and disciplinary processes are transparent and objective, and that the public has a means of challenging decisions where they are unreasonable or improper. Transparency also bolsters judicial independence. A diligent judge, for example, can demonstrate that they are acting in accordance with the law. In addition, information on judicial conduct and discipline enables the public and civil society to act as a check against arbitrary executive interference.

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Policy Position No.2/2007 Judicial Accountability and Discipline

The judiciary needs to be independent of outside influence, particularly of political and economic entities such as government agencies or industry associations. But judicial independence does not mean that judges and court officials should have free rein to behave as they please. Indeed, judicial independence is founded on public trust and, to maintain it, judges must uphold the highest standards of integrity and be held accountable to them.Where judges or court personnel are suspected of breaching the public’s trust, fair measures must be in place to detect, investigate and sanction corrupt practices.

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Policy Position No.3/2007 Promoting Fairness in Judicial Appointments

Where political power plays a significant role in the appointment, promotion and conditions of service of judges there is a risk that judicial candidates, as well as sitting judges, will feel compelled to respond positively to the demands of the powerful. In some countries, judges who abide by the wishes of senior public officials may be rewarded with modern office equipment, higher quality housing or newer cars. Appointment procedures must therefore be transparent, fair and robust enough to ensure that only those candidates with the highest professional qualifications and standards of personal integrity are allowed to sit on the bench.

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Policy Position No.4/2007 Promoting Decent Judicial Terms and Conditions

The terms and conditions under which judges and court officials work are important in determining their likelihood to engage in corrupt practice. Judiciaries faced with low salaries, poor training and benefits, uncertain security of tenure, or sub-standard administration are unlikely to attract and retain high-quality candidates. Even where able judges and court staff are in place, poor terms and conditions can provide both an incentive and opportunities for resorting to corruption. Security of tenure of judges is an essential means of securing judicial independence, but, more broadly, conditions of service should provide a professional environment in which judicial officers have a transparent, motivating and safe environment in which to work. Developing decent working environments is therefore a key means of preventing judicial corruption.

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Regional Overview Report on National Integrity Systems in East and Southeast Asia

Transparency International’s Regional Overview Report on National Integrity Systems in East and Southeast Asia identifies regional trends and best practices based on nine National Integrity System (NIS) Studies undertaken in the region in 2006, in Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam.

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Source Book 2000 Confronting Corruption: the Elements of a National Integrity System

The sourcebook argues a case for the National Integrity Systems (NIS) approach, a holistic approach embracing a range of accountability “pillars” – democratic, judicial, media and civil society.

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Source Book : The Arab Integrity System

The new source book for the Arab world responds to a need expressed by anti-corruption activists throughout the region. This publication aims to address the causes of corruption in the region and develop appropriate tools to fight it.

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Understanding the African Union Convention on prevention and combating corruption and related offences

This publication is designed to encourage ordinary Africans to participate meaningfully in pressuring their governments to ratify the African Union Convention. It covers the features of the Convention, the obligations of state parties, the rights of individuals, civil society, the media and issues related to trials of corruption.

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