Counteraction to corruption in Singapore

Abstract

The article describes the most significant features of Singapore's anti-corruption policy made for significant performance in combating corrupt behavior by government officials and private sector officials. At the heart of such a policy is developed legislation imposing a ban on the use of official position for personal gain and getting of illegal material and immaterial benefits including protectionism and patronage. Also important is the presence of a specialized state law enforcement agency having special duties to detect and investigate corruption offenses in all spheres and sectors of society Singapore. To influence the behavior of officials in the official structure of the Government of Singapore the Singapore Public Service Commission acts and it targets to control for Standards of Official Conduct by state officials of all branches of government and at all levels of government and administration.