Results of Repressive Response to Corruption / Performance of Specialized Anticorruption Prosecution Departments

Matić Bošković, Marina (2020) Results of Repressive Response to Corruption / Performance of Specialized Anticorruption Prosecution Departments. In: Thematic conference proceedings of international significance / V International scientific thematic conference The role of society in the figth against corruption, Belgrade, october 2020. Institute of criminological and sociological research, Belgrade, pp. 63-75. ISBN 978-86-80756-37-0

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Abstract

State response to corruption differs depending on historical context and institutional set up. While the prevention of corruption is often discussed topic, the repressive response to corruption is more rooted to the state sovereignty since it is linked with police and prosecution. International instruments recommend specialization of institutions in fight against corruption, however the specific modality is left to the states to decide. Over the last two decades Serbia is putting efforts to fight against corruption. New institutional framework was established, and new laws were adopted in line with the strategic framework. Fight against corruption is high on political agenda and is part of the European accession process. However, the track record in fight against corruption is still modest and since 2016 the new set of measures were adopted with the aim to improve investigation, prosecution and conviction of corruption. Author assessed Law on Organization and Jurisdiction of Government Authorities in Suppression of Organised Crime, Corruption and other Serious Offences, as well as results of work of newly established specialized departments for fight against corruption within the four higher prosecutor offices. Performance of public prosecution show that prosecutors’ quality and efficiency of work did not improve significantly with establishment of new departments. Author provide overview of needed legislative changes in Serbia and point to the necessity for adequate resources for improvement of performance.

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