Social determinants of corruption and legal methods of counteracting it in the modern conditions

Abstract

Corruption is a global problem undermining social, economic, and political stability in many countries of the world. Kazakhstan, as a rapidly developing country, realises the harmful role of corruption in society and is taking significant steps to combat this problem. The purpose of the study was to investigate the procedures used to look into and prosecute cases of corruption. To achieve the objectives of the article the following methods were used: analysis of legislation, dogmatic method, methods of interpretation and comparison, statistical data method. Legislative documents, reports and other sources related to corruption and its counteraction in Kazakhstan were considered; study of the work of anti-corruption institutions: analytical work was carried out to study the role and activities of anti- corruption institutions in Kazakhstan and identified the key social determinants of corruption in the country. The article highlighted the main legislative acts adopted by Kazakhstan to combat corruption, and their impact on the public and legal space. It can be concluded that the adopted legislative acts and the activities of anti-corruption institutions have a positive impact on the fight against corruption and increased transparency in the country. It was concluded that in order to update the legislation and introduce new norms, the legislator should conduct a thorough study of the social determinants of corruption. Thus, the practical significance of this study is that its theoretical conclusions can be used by government agencies to improve the fight against corruption in Kazakhstan