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Good governance and the rule of law

Nik Mahmod, Nik Ahmad Kamal (2013) Good governance and the rule of law. UUM Journal of Legal Studies, 2013 (4). pp. 1-31. ISSN 2229-984X

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Abstract

Good governance is basically governing in the right and just ways.Good governance relate,s to good administration at both public and private sectors.Corporate governance is synonymous and the common usage in the private sector Common characteristics of good governance include transparency, accountability, participatory and rule of law.Rule of law is the focus of this paper The principle in itself is problematic because of multifarious interpretation Nonetheless, the consensus has been that rule of law is essential in any government and breach of its principles may lead to arbitrariness and breach of fundamental rights.The paper will expound the roles of rule of law in ensuring good governance and how abuse of power and corruption have undermined rule of law seriously and subsequently affect good governance

Item Type: Article
Subjects: K Law > K Law (General)
Divisions: College of Law, Government and International Studies
Depositing User: Mrs. Norazmilah Yaakub
Date Deposited: 28 Oct 2015 02:34
Last Modified: 28 Oct 2015 02:34
URI: https://repo.uum.edu.my/id/eprint/16016

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