TY  - BOOK
AU  - Olaniyan,Kolawole
TI  - Corruption and human rights law in Africa
T2  - Studies in international law
SN  - 9781849466370
U1  - 342.6085 
PY  - 2014///
CY  - Oxford
PB  - Hart Publishing
KW  - Corruption
KW  - Africa
KW  - Human rights
KW  - Afrika
KW  - gtt
N1  - Includes bibliographical references (pages 373-381) and index; pt. I Framework
1.Corruption and Human Rights Law: Historical and Conceptual Frameworks
Introduction
Historical Overview
Myriad Definitions of Corruption
The Causes and Consequences of Corruption
Corruption and Human Rights: The Relationship between State and Citizen
Toward a Universal Definition of Corruption
Conclusion
2.The International Dimensions of Corruption and Money Laundering
Money Laundering: Legal and Other Initiatives
Background
Meaning of Money Laundering
Legal and Other Initiatives
Enhanced Public Interest Role for Banking and Other Financial Institutions
Money Laundering and Corruption in Africa
Corruption and Poverty
Money Laundering and Asset Recovery Initiatives
pt. II National and International Laws against Corruption
3.National Legal Frameworks for Fighting Corruption in Africa
Contents note continued: Legal Frameworks against Corruption Across Africa
Constitutions
Legislation
Constitutional and Legislative Obstacles in the Fight against Corruption
Immunity Clauses
Prosecutorial Discretion and Political Appointees
Existing Anti-corruption Mechanisms: Questions on Independence and Effectiveness
4.International Legal Frameworks for Fighting Corruption across Africa
Comparative Analysis
Object and Purpose
Definitions and Use of Terms
Preventive Measures
Criminalisation and Law Enforcement
International Cooperation
Asset Recovery
Implementation Mechanisms
pt. III Human Rights Law and Corruption
5.Effects of Corruption on Human and Peoples' Rights
The Object and Purpose of the African Charter
Obligations of States Parties under the African Charter
Human and Peoples' Rights Affected by Corruption
Contents note continued: The Right to Life and Integrity of Person
The Right against all Forms of Slavery, Slave Trade, Torture and Inhumane or Degrading Treatment
The Right to Liberty and Security of Person
The Right to a Fair Trial
The Right to Information and Freedom of Expression
The Freedom of Association and the Freedom of Assembly
The Freedom of Movement
The Right to Participate in the Government of One's Country
The Right to Property
The Right to Equitable and Satisfactory Conditions of Work
The Right to Health
The Right to Education
Protection of the Family and Related Rights
Women's Human Rights Contained in the Protocol to the African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights on the Rights of Women in Africa
Children's Human Rights Contained in the African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child
The Right to Good Governance Contained in the African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance
Contents note continued: The Right to Adequate Food, as Implied in the African Charter
The Right to Adequate Housing, as Implied in the African Charter
6.The Potential of Human Rights Law in Combating Corruption in Africa
The Concept of Right to Wealth and Natural Resources Generally
Right to Wealth and Natural Resources in the African Charter
The Approach of the African Commission and the Court
Operationalising Article 21: Interpretative Tools, Legal Doctrines and Theories
Article 21, Human Rights and Corruption: Comparative Jurisprudence
Potential Legal, Procedural, Substantive and Practical Challenges
State Immunity
Legal Standing and Causation
Victims of Corruption
Human Rights Law and Criminal Law Approaches to Corruption
7.Conclusions
Comprehensive Legal and Judicial Reforms Required to Combat Corruption
Constitutional and Legal Reforms
The Office of Independent Special Counsel
Contents note continued: Trust Funds for Victims of Corruption
Assets Recovery
Mutual Peer Review Mechanism for the AU Convention on Preventing and Combating Corruption
Integration and Harmonisation of Anti-corruption Treaties and Mechanisms and African Human Rights Treaties and Mechanisms
Improved and Expanded Roles for Civil Society and international and Regional Anti-corruption and Human Rights Non-government Organisations
Regional Centre for Civic Education
Regional Law Enforcement Academy.
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