UNCAC: A Way of Life. Role of the Legislative Branch, 2006

This paper was written for the International Conference on the United Nations Convention against Corruption as a Way of Life, held in Cormayeur, Italy, from 15-17 December 2006. It focuses on the role of the legislative branch in implementing UNCAC.

The paper covers

• the importance of parliament and legislation in fighting corruption;
• the objectives of the Global Organization of Parliamentarians Against Corruption (GOPAC);
• the necessity of communication and coalition forces between parliamentarians and experts;

• incentives for parliamentarians to combat corruption.