PRINCIPLES OF PREVENTING CORRUPTION AS AN ELEMENT OF THE CONSTITUTIONAL ORDER

Abstract

The scientific article establishes that the principles of preventing corruption are one of the fundamental foundations of the constitutional order, since corruption is a phenomenon that destroys the foundations of a democratic society and the public’s trust in state institutions. In the context of the constitutional order, the principles of preventing corruption are aimed at ensuring transparency, accountability and fairness in the functioning of state authorities, as well as protecting the rights and freedoms of citizens. The main attention is paid to the principles enshrined in international standards, in particular, the UN Convention against Corruption, and their implementation in national legislation. The main of these principles are the transparency of the activities of state authorities, the accountability of officials, the independence of anti-corruption institutions, as well as the involvement of civil society in monitoring the activities of state authorities. In the context of the constitutional order, these principles should be considered as tools for strengthening the rule of law. In addition, the article highlights the role of constitutional norms in the formation of anticorruption mechanisms, in particular, through the consolidation of the principles of the separation of powers, the independence of the judiciary and the mechanism of checks and balances. At the same time, the impact of corruption on constitutional values, such as social justice, democracy, human rights, is analyzed, and issues related to the practical implementation of anticorruption principles are considered. The need for a comprehensive approach to studying corruption prevention mechanisms is emphasized, which will combine the implementation of legislative reforms, institutional changes, digital technologies and increasing the level of legal culture. The work demonstrates the importance of realizing that effective counteraction to corruption is an indispensable condition for the sustainable development of the state and the strengthening of its constitutional order.