How does corruption manifests itself in the public sector?
Systemic corruption in the public sector erodes public trust in government institutions, damages policy integrity, and distorts public sector outcomes. It also has a deep-seated negative impact on the public sector in that it leads to a self-perpetuating organizational culture of corruption.
How can we prevent corruption in the workplace?
He suggests eight steps that corporates can take to mitigate the risk of corruption among their own employees.
- Understand the law and other regulations.
- Conduct a risk assessment.
- Set the tone top-down.
- Alway conduct due diligence.
- Keep reviewing your policy.
- Communicate and train.
- Always protect whistleblowers.
Do we need civil justice reform?
Civil justice reform is on the march, and it is much needed. A survey (PDF) conducted on behalf of the National Center for State Courts in October echoes this sentiment, and captures the overall public perception of our courts. Americans believe that the courts are political (61 percent), inefficient (52 percent), and intimidating (44 percent).
What do we need to do to make law relevant again?
1. We need go back to our professional roots. Law needs to be a civil and collegial profession first and foremost. Professionalism is extolled, but often observed in the breach. That has to change—even within the current economic realities of the profession. 2.
What changes do we need in the law profession?
These are the top 10 changes that emerged from our conversations. 1. We need go back to our professional roots. Law needs to be a civil and collegial profession first and foremost. Professionalism is extolled, but often observed in the breach. That has to change—even within the current economic realities of the profession.
How can we use technology to improve the legal system?
We need to use technology for efficiency, effectiveness, and clarity—in the courts, in law practice, and in ensuring that the system is accessible for nonlawyers. Litigant portals, push notifications, and other user-friendly technologies must be imported into the courts.