Public Participation in the Mechanism of Prevention and Anti-corruption in Ukraine

Abstract

Recent events in the country have shown that many changes to legislation take place without public participation. Most of these changes concern the prevention of corruption. At the same time, it is considered a vital component of the country's national integrity system. The involvement of the public in this system makes it possible to create a more stable and effective anti-corruption system. In addition, public involvement opposes corruption in all forms: official crimes, abuse of power and theft of property. Although more people have recently become involved in public participation, there is still scepticism about its effectiveness. It should be noted that the methods and tools used by the public in its fight against corruption are dynamic and often change. Recently, advocacy and lobbying are considered new methods; In addition, new tools to prevent crime are being sought. It was also noticed that the public uses new methods of forming anti-corruption policies. In addition, it has been observed that state authorities allow members of the public to formulate anti-corruption policies and even hold public discussions. Changes to the Law of Ukraine On Prevention of Corruption are necessary. We believe that the changes should include the obligation of the National Agency for the Prevention of Corruption to act as an independent observer. This would make public anti-corruption efforts twice what they are now due to the lack of responsible and conscious stakeholders in public anti-corruption organisations. Many opportunities for corruption have arisen because business or political forces control these organisations.