Bribery is the offering or receiving of money or other valuable consideration to influence the action of a public official.

Bribery can be classified into four main types: active bribery, passive bribery, public bribery, and private bribery.

Bribery has a number of negative consequences, including undermining the rule of law, creating a culture of corruption, and diverting resources away from essential public services.

Bribery violates a number of human rights, including the right to equality before the law, the right to a fair trial, and the right to freedom of expression.

Bribery can impact human rights in a number of ways, including by allowing criminals to escape justice, denying people their right to a fair trial, and diverting resources away from essential public services.

There are a number of things that can be done to combat bribery, including strengthening anti-corruption laws, increasing transparency and accountability in government, and educating the public about the harms of bribery.

There are a number of international conventions that address bribery, including the United Nations Convention against Corruption, the OECD Convention on Combating Bribery of Foreign Public Officials in International Business Transactions, and the Inter-American Convention against Corruption.

There are a number of challenges in combating bribery, including the lack of political will to address the issue, the difficulty in detecting and investigating bribery cases, and the lack of resources to combat bribery.

There are a number of best practices for preventing bribery, including implementing a zero-tolerance policy for bribery, establishing a system of internal controls to prevent bribery, and providing training to employees on the risks of bribery.

Bribery can have a number of negative consequences for businesses, including financial losses, damage to reputation, and legal liability.

Bribery can have a number of negative consequences for individuals, including imprisonment, fines, and loss of job.

Civil society plays an important role in combating bribery by raising awareness of the issue, advocating for anti-corruption laws, and monitoring the implementation of anti-corruption laws.

The media plays an important role in combating bribery by investigating and reporting on bribery cases, raising awareness of the issue, and holding public officials accountable.

The private sector plays an important role in combating bribery by implementing anti-bribery policies and procedures, providing training to employees on the risks of bribery, and reporting bribery cases to the authorities.

The public plays an important role in combating bribery by reporting bribery cases to the authorities, refusing to pay bribes, and educating themselves about the issue.