Anti-corruption and the Rule of Law

Overview

The Anti-corruption and the Rule of Law module at King's College London examines the key principles and rules in the area, situating them within the context of specific jurisdictions with distinct legal, political, and social traditions. The rule of law is fundamental to a full appreciation of the importance of these rules.

The module provides an introduction to these important considerations through a consideration of the UK regime, examining the detailed rules and sanctions, but also the process of consultation and reform that led to the Bribery Act 2010. The module will thus consider the significance of institutional dynamics in the process of reform, as well as in enforcement.

What will I achieve?

Upon completion of this module, students will be able to:

• Make and defend judgements informed by the rules relating to anti-corruption in key jurisdictions. 
• Critically explain the key enforcement mechanisms and the functions of officials in enforcing them.
• Critically understand and distinguish processes of law reform in different jurisdictions.
• Evaluate and compare different enforcement mechanisms in different jurisdictions. 
• Appreciate and critically evaluate the challenges of anti-bribery and corruption enforcement across multiple jurisdictions with different concepts of the rule of law.