| Series |
Oxford monographs on criminal law and justice
Oxford monographs on criminal law and criminal justice. ^A470566
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| Contents |
1. Criminal misconduct and the Constitution -- 2. The limits of criminal misconduct -- 3. Republican foundations : holding officials to account in criminal law -- 4. MPs' criminal liability : tackling personal corruption -- 5. UK political corruption and the role of the criminal law. |
| Abstract |
"Should the criminal law be used to deter and punish corruption in politics: from employing family members at public expense to improper spending on elections, lobbying, and cronyism? How did so many MPs avoid facing charges after the 2009 government expenses scandal? In this book, Jeremy Horder tackles these questions and more. As well as offering the first treatment of the history, philosophy, and politics of the application of the offence of misconduct in office to Members of Parliament in England and Wales, Horder explains how political corruption might be dealt with in future, and how politicians could be held accountable for their actions so that they are deterred from betraying the public's trust"--Jacket. |
| Abstract |
Democracy cannot function if the public loses faith in politicians, and that faith will be lost if politicians abuse their power with impunity. This book analyses the criminal offence of misconduct in office, and explains how it should be used, along with other measures, to hold politicians to account for abuse of their position. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 193-205) and index. |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| LCCN | 2018930537 |
| ISBN | 9780198823704 |
| ISBN | 0198823703 |
