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Corruption is defined by Transparency International (TI) as "the abuse of entrusted power for private gain."[1] Northern Ireland has been home to several large-scale political corruption scandals since 2010, including the Iris Robinson scandal, the Red Sky scandal, and the Renewable Heat Incentive scandal.[2] TI's Corruption Perception Index for 2022 ranked the United Kingdom, of which Northern Ireland is a constituent part, 18th out of the 180 countries in the index.[3] For most of the time since the Good Friday Agreement was enacted in 1998,[note 1] Northern Ireland's government has been devolved from that of the United Kingdom, allowing for more region-specific politics through the Northern Ireland Assembly and Northern Ireland Executive.[5]
- ^ "What is Corruption?". Transparency International. Retrieved 12 August 2023.
- ^ Ramsay, Allen; Molloy, Caroline (1 February 2020). "8 reasons why Northern Ireland must stay on the news agenda". OpenDemocracy. Retrieved 12 August 2023.
- ^ "2022 Corruption Perceptions Index - United Kingdom". Transparency International. 31 January 2023. Retrieved 12 August 2023.
- ^ Sargeant, Jess (31 July 2019). "Direct rule in Northern Ireland". Institute for Government. Retrieved 12 August 2023.
- ^ "Overview of government in Northern Ireland". NiDirect. 13 November 2015. Retrieved 12 August 2023.
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