political corruption

Council on Governmental Ethics Laws

The Council on Governmental Ethics Laws (COGEL) is a US based organisation which was established in 1974 to promote good practise and high standards in government. Its website provides information on the history, purpose and current events of the organisation. The latter includes details of projects relating to governmental ethics, political lobbying, conduct of elections and campaign finance. The site also contains a members only area which provides access to more detailed documentation and discussion forums.

Impeachment: a Constitutional Primer

This site contains the full-text of an article by Jason J. Vicente which was published in 1998 by the Cato Institute, an independent US based public policy institute. It traces the constitutional and historical origins of the process of impeachment in the United States and then discusses its use in practical situations. These include the case of Richard Nixon and the Watergate scandal. Consideration is also given as to whether impeachment might occur in relation to Bill Clinton and the Monica Lewinsky case . Users should note that this article is only offered in PDF.

Kenya Human Rights Commission

The Kenya Human Rights Commission is a non-governmental body established in 1992 to monitor the state of democracy and human rights in Kenya. Its website provides information on the history, purpose and activities of the organisation. It includes access to recent press releases and details of programmes being undertaken. Topics covered include transitional justice, political corruption, the state of democracy in Kenya, human rights abuses and the conduct of elections and referendums.

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