International cooperation in the struggle against corruption

Abstract

The corruption affects all the people by generating mistrust in the public administration and electoral processes. This problem causes Huge economic losses, with thousands of dollars lost annually. Although the United Nation Convention against corruption, its efficiency is limited because of its ambiguity and the lack of sanctions application. It is proposed the creation of an international court against corruption that would combat impunity and transnational corruption. This court of law would have judges of different nationalities, and among its functions could investigate and judge corruption cases from an internal level in every state member of the creation treaty, that will promote transparency and the principle of probity. The constitution of this court could restore confidence in public institutions and serve as a dissuasive instrument against forward acts of corruption.