CEU Electronic Theses and Dissertations, 2024
| Author | Chumakov, Aleksei |
|---|---|
| Title | The Impact of Media-Covered Corruption Scandals on Anti-Corruption Legislation for Members of the UK Parliament (2006 - 2023) |
| Summary | This thesis investigates the role of media coverage in shaping anti-corruption legislation for UK MPs from 2006 to 2023. It analyses how media reports on corruption scandals drive legislative changes, examining the dynamics between media exposure, public response, and policy actions. Using qualitative methods, the study combines content analysis of media articles with survey data on public opinion to evaluate legislative effectiveness. Key findings reveal that media scrutiny promptly mobilises legislative action by exposing misconduct and galvanising public demand for accountability. However, several factors weaken these reforms. Institutional inertia and political resistance often dilute the effectiveness of new laws. Legislative measures typically react to specific incidents rather than tackling systemic corruption. The thesis contributes new insights into the influence of media on political accountability and governance. It confirms that while media is critical in initiating reforms, enduring change demands comprehensive legislative strategies addressing the fundamental causes of corruption. |
| Supervisor | Batory, Agnes |
| Department | Public Policy MA |
| Full text | https://www.etd.ceu.edu/2024/chumakov_aleksei.pdf |
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