anti-corruption policy

Relevance of the article lies in the fact that one of the key tasks of the state is to ensure the protection of the rights and interests of citizens that may be violated due to corrupt activities. Combating corruption is not only a public demand but also a crucial prerequisite for the stable functioning of state institutions, especially under the legal regime of martial law in Ukraine, which affectsthe operation of government bodies, including their ability to effectively counteract corruption.

The article examines the phenomenon of corruption as a negative social issue. It is noted that corruption, as a social phenomenon, has existed for a very long time, affecting every country, and has always been considered an evil that must be eradicated and combated. It is emphasized that when defining the essence of corruption, it is important to understand that it cannot be reduced to a single specific offense. Corruption is primarily a social phenomenon, influenced by social factors and governed by certain social patterns. It has a destructive impact on social development.

Corruption under martial law emerges as a complex, multi-level socio-legal phenomenon that not only distorts the institutional foundations of public administration but also undermines the legitimacy of state authority in the eyes of society. This study provides a comprehensive analysis of the theoretical and legal principles for the classification of corruption-related crimes in the context of the current criminal legislation of Ukraine, taking into account the dynamic changes influenced by the legal regime of the state of emergency.

The history of the adoption of anti-corruption legislation regarding the creation of anti-corruption bodies in Ukraine as the main means of combating corruption is considered. It was found that the history of the emergence of anti-corruption bodies began after the Revolution of Dignity, when Ukrainian society initiated a series of changes that had a fundamental impact on their creation. 

Also, the impetus for the creation of anti-corruption bodies in Ukraine was the demands of the international world community and, in particular, Ukraine's obligations to the EU. 

The article highlights the most actual social problem of Ukraine, as well as many countries around the world - preventing and counteracting corruption in all fields of government through cooperation with international organizations.

There is a widespread opinion in the collective  consciousness that corruption crimes do not cause significant harm to society, so certain social sectors choose not legal but corrupt ways to solve everyday problems. An honest official often does not please either the general population or entrepreneurs as his most active part.

The article determines the condition of the development and implementation of anticorruption policy in Ukraine. The effectiveness of state anti-corruption policy is analyzed on the basis of certain indicators and there is proved that Ukraine has created sufficient organizational and legal basis for struggle against corruption. Ways of improving the state anti-corruption policy are suggested.