Belt and Road Initiative: the interplay between corruption, plea-bargaining and civil alternative dispute resolution

Veltrice Tan

Journal of Financial Crime, 2023, vol. 30, issue 3, 603-617

Abstract: Purpose - This paper aims to determine whether a connection can be formed between corruption, plea-bargaining and civil alternative dispute resolution. Design/methodology/approach - Academic articles and textbooks are examined as are relevant reports by various academic institutions. Findings - Despite the similarities between plea-bargaining and civil alternative dispute resolution, the differences between the two overwhelmingly supersede their similarities. As such, there is unlikely to be an interplay between corruption, criminal plea-bargaining and civil alternative dispute resolution. Research limitations/implications - There are limited data available in relation to the prevalence of corruption activities by Chinese officials within the Belt and Road Initiative. Any discussions within this study is based on the impressionistic observations of the author, which may not reflect the true state of affairs in China. Practical implications - Those who are interested in examining the relationship between the criminal plea-bargaining and civil alternative dispute resolution will have an interest in this topic. Originality/value - The value of the paper is to demonstrate the difficulties in cross-fertilizing criminal law procedures with civil dispute resolution.

Keywords: Belt and Road Initiative; China; Corruption; Plea-Bargaining; Civil alternative dispute resolution (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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DOI: 10.1108/JFC-02-2023-0029

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