Anti-Corruption | News Snippets Page 1

"Despite widespread belief, it is NOT THE LAW that is the major issue, but it is the ADMINISTRATORS."

Transparency International UK
Here's a quote from their website:-
"Corruption is the abuse of entrusted power for private gain. It hurts everyone whose life, livelihood or happiness depends on the integrity of people in a position of authority."

DEP (Depatment of Work & Pensions) Corruption
A website dealing with a campaign against DWP (Department of Work & Pension) corruption

The Corner House
A quote from their website:-
"Since its founding in 1997, The Corner House has aimed to support democratic and community movements for environmental and social justice. It is motivated by the concerns of such movements, whether they be locally-based struggles for land or water rights or better health care; campaigns against destructive mining, dam or forestry projects; or struggles against racial discrimination."

And what's happening in Brussels?

The TaxPayer’s Pocket Guide to Brussels

14th July 2009 was the first day at work for the newly elected MEPs in Brussels. The TaxPayers’ Alliance’s Dr Lee Rotherham has written a handy A to Z of Brussels as a guide to the newby MEPs of some of the pitfalls and peculiarities of the EU’s institutions…

A is for Acupuncture. MEPs receive public funding for the more exotic forms of medical treatment, including massages and feng shui. Other options include “medical gymnastics”, traction, mud baths, hydromassage, mild electric shock, ionisation, radar, short-wave treatment, infra-red rays, and irrigation. We assume the treatment is voluntary

The above is just the start - read more by clicking on the link below:-

conservativehome.blogs.com/centreright/2009/07/the-taxpayers-pocket-guide-to-brussels.html

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Below are snippets from other websites who highlight corruption.

And what's happening in Brussels?

The TaxPayer’s Pocket Guide to Brussels