corruption – The Laws of Rule

Hello Kleptocrats – We’re Here for Your ‘Biens Mal Acquis’

Posted on 09/12/201127/11/2012 by markbtaylor

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c-90LOx-3E0&sns=tw The tenacious anti-corruption organisation Sherpa marks anti-corruption day this year with a great (and short) video that shines a spotlight on going after ill-gotten gains (biens mal acquis). “This year, the international community heeded calls to freeze and investigate the assets of Ben Ali, Hosni Mubarak, Gaddafi, their family members and close associates,” says…

Egypt – Elections, the Constitution and Power

Posted on 07/12/201125/12/2016 by markbtaylor

Will the parliament Egyptians elect have power over the country’s military rulers? Dr. Amr Shalakany, Associate Professor of Law at the American University in Cairo, spoke to Laws of Rule contributor Yasmine Gado about Egypt’s elections, military rule and aspects of Egypt’s current legal system. Yasmine Gado – Elections are underway. Will the parliament that…