Category - corruption

Politicians must focus on the most vulnerable, say churches

staff writers — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 01:19:33 +0000

Following the proposals set out in the Queen's Speech, three of Britain's largest denominations are urging the UK's politicians to “focus their concern on those who made little out of the good economic years".

Anger as governments scupper global anti-corruption measures

agency reporter — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:35:11 +0000

A handful of countries are responsible for the failure of a crucial meeting to agree to an effective mechanism which would give a global anti-corruption treaty real power, say NGOs.

Integrity corrupted

Symon Hill — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 20:11:09 +0000

I’m sure that I’m not the only person feeling somewhat taken aback by the Prime Minister’s comments yesterday about corruption in Afghanistan.

Reducing poverty means fighting corruption, say global faith leaders

staff writers — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:10:33 +0000

Over 100 faith leaders have written to the United Nations Secretary-General ahead of a crucial international meeting on corruption. They insist that corruption is underming attempts to reduce global poverty.

Time for BAE to face justice

Symon Hill — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 15:56:03 +0100

The news that BAE will be prosecuted shouldn't be such a surprise. In a fair world, it would be normal. But fairness is not a quality that has ever applied to BAE, a company that has spent years using its influence to avoid facing justice.

BAE will finally face court over corruption charges

staff writers — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 13:58:20 +0100

The arms company BAE Systems will be charged with corruption after years of allegations and controversy. The Serious Fraud Office has asked the attorney-general to initiate prosecution on charges of multimillion pound bribery.

Not tolerating 'politics as usual'

Simon Barrow — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 17:28:19 +0100

Look out for a major convention on ‘Real Change’ in the near future, with input from civic groups (including churches) and a manifesto for wide-ranging reform, says Simon Barrow.

Churches' aid agency welcomes UK Bribery Bill report

agency reporter — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 01:07:07 +0100

The UK parliament’s new report on the Bribery Bill is an important step forward towards long-overdue legislation against corporate bribery overseas, says Christian Aid.

Arming Sri Lanka, corrupting governance

Press Office — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 09:28:11 +0100

Commenting on the revelation that the UK government has been colluding with arms sales to Sri Lanka, Symon Hill, the new associate director of the think-tank Ekklesia, declared:

Catholic aid agency calls for protection of transparency campaigners

agency reporter — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 00:09:52 +0000

Catholic aid agency CAFOD is calling for action to halt the suppression of groups and individuals working for change in the extractives industry in developing countries.