PRINCIPLES OF IMPLEMENTATION OF THE STATE ANTI-CORRUPTION POLICY OF UKRAINE

Abstract

Introduction. The article examines the legal foundations of the implementation of state anti-corruption policy as one of the prerequisites for reducing the level of corruption.

Summary of the main results of the study. The author substantiates the importance of clarifying the system and role of the principles of implementing the state anti-corruption policy. The content of the legal principles of implementing the state anti-corruption policy is determined, in particular, as the fundamental principles, guidelines that should be followed in practical activities by subjects of corruption prevention, in order to eliminate the prerequisites, fact and consequences of corruption. Attention is focused on the fact that the principles of implementing the anti-corruption policy should not be perceived purely as a "theoretical basis", they directly have the meaning of legal requirements that are mandatory for implementation and compliance. In general, the position is expressed that the principles of implementing the anti-corruption policy should be recognized as guidelines that deter subjects of corruption prevention from violating the law during the implementation of anti-corruption policy measures.

Conclusion. Priority principles for the implementation of state anti-corruption policy should be recognized as those whose content is aimed at creating awareness of the need for lawful behavior. The main principles for the implementation of anti-corruption policy are proposed to include: the principle of legality, the principles of openness and transparency, the principle of public participation in the implementation of anti-corruption measures, as well as the principle of integrity.