Bribery and its topical problems

Title: Bribery and its topical problems This diploma thesis is mainly focused on bribery, its topical problems and their possible solutions for the future. The text is divided into six chapters. The opening chapter deals with the definition of corruption which is a very extensive term. It also clarifies its relation to bribery which is essential for clarity and coherence of this thesis as these two terms are often interchanged. The second chapter focuses on demonstrating the severity of this criminality by pointing out selected criminological aspects of corruption, specifically the extent of corruption and the causes of corruption in general. The following chapter is dedicated to the legal regulations of bribery in the substantive criminal law. The attention is paid to fundamental terminology such as bribe, public official, the concept of general interest and elements of relevant criminal offences. The thesis would not be complete without a description of the procedural part. Therefore, the fourth chapter illustrates the actual problems of the Police, public prosecution system and court system and the need for the establishment of special departments dealing with corruption. The fifth chapter describes legal instruments that support successful detection and proving of bribery. It contains an..