Deepening the judiciary effectiveness in combating corruption

Abstract

This paper analysis the role of the judiciary in selected African countries in combating corruption and through best practices, provides recommendations on how to strengthen its crucial role as the custodian of basic rights and freedoms of citizens. The paper is in compliance with several United Nations General Assembly mandates, including the United Nations Convention against Corruption as well as the African Union’s (AU) Convention on Preventing and Combating Corruption.