Examining and Combating Corruption in Egyptian Criminal Legislation (original) (raw)
This chapter delves into the critical issue of examining and combating corruption within Egyptian criminal legislation. It sheds light on the multifaceted nature of corruption by defining it, elucidating its various forms, causes, and repercussions, and emphasizing the role of legal penalties and illicit gains in curbing administrative and financial corruption crimes. The chapter concludes with a set of findings and recommendations, among which are: assigning all state agencies responsible for combating corruption to develop awareness programs on the dangers of corruption; ensuring active participation of various media outlets in this awareness campaign, in coordination with civil society institutions, universities, and research centers, with a particular emphasis on educating the younger generations; advocating for stricter penalties for individuals involved in administrative corruption crimes, especially those occupying high positions within the state's administrative apparatus, and enforcing measures to prevent them from securing any future public employment positions.
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