Transparency International has released its annual Corruption Perceptions Index, which ranks 175 countries on their levels of public sector corruption.
A statement released with the report indicated that a low score “is likely a sign of widespread bribery, lack of punishment for corruption and public institutions that don’t respond to citizens’ needs”.
It is pointed out that while no countries score 0 (highly corrupt), there are also none scoring a perfect 100 (very clean).
Bribes and backroom deals don’t just steal resources from the most vulnerable – they undermine justice and economic development, and destroy public trust in government and leaders.
Transparency International
Britain scores 78 which takes it up to 14 on the list and overall the country has seen a steady improvement over the past two years (2012: 74, 2013: 76).
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