Corruption in the Middle East and United Kingdom

Running Head: Corruption in the Middle East and United Kingdom 0
[CORRUPTION IN THE
MIDDLE EAST AND UNITED
KINGDOM]
2019
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Corruption in the Middle East and United Kingdom 1
According to Newell (2018), corruption is a fraudulent and dishonest act done between two
or more than two officials working in the organisation. It is basically a misuse of powers
which are done by elected representatives who are in the constitutional position to provide
private gain to the particular person or a particular class of persons. According to Harrison
and Ryder (2016), the following are the main causes of corruption:
1. For the purpose of the greed of money.
2. For the purpose of having a monopoly in the market.
3. Due to the lack of transparency in politics.
4. Due to less freedom of the press in the country.
Corruption in the United Kingdom: According to Transparency International (2019), it can
be noted that the United Kingdom has scored 82 out 100 from the global corruption index and
gained 8th rank in corruption perceptions. In other words, the United Kingdom is the least 8th
nation among 180 countries in the world. It can also be noted that the government of the
United Kingdom has set very high and ethical standards in providing services to the citizens
of their country. The government of United Kingdom ensured that all such laws should be
made which can prevent corruption in each and every sector of the country. The laws such as
UK Bribery Act increases liability to the personnel and the official who all involved in the
case, such liability can be in the form of penalty or in the form of imprisonment or both. The
laws are that much strict that the gifts and hospitality provided by the officials are considered
on the intent and benefit of the person.