The Role of Criminal Law in facing Contemporary Challenges (Administrative Corruption as a model)

Abstract

It is known that administrative corruption has become a global phenomenon at the level of countries and individuals, as it has devastating effects on societies. It also incurs a huge cost on the national economy, contradicts the concepts of good governance, and contributes to spreading a negative culture, which is the culture of adopting devious methods and undermining the authority of the law for the sake of quick gain. Stripped of all legitimacy, administrative corruption is also considered an obstacle to the administrative reform process. Because the corrupt occupy positions of responsibility in the state and it is not in their interest to achieve any reform in public administration. They also establish laws, regulations and decisions that provide a supportive environment and a line of defense against corruption applications. To be an outlet to escape legal accountability.
Therefore, it is necessary to confront this phenomenon and mobilize efforts to eliminate it, eradicate it from society, and pass the necessary laws to combat it. This is what prompted us to research this topic.