An incisive study of the corruption that is rife across British society, from the UK’s foremost expert on the subject
Britain is complacent about corruption. We are used to thinking of ourselves as firm defenders of fairness and the rule of law. But our institutions have never been more corrupt, from scandals in parliament and local government to crises in housing and the NHS. The evidence is impossible to ignore. Political leaders face a clear choice: tackle corruption or continue on the road to decline.
Robert Barrington is one of the world’s leading researchers on corruption. Corrupted Kingdom is his comprehensive examination of how corruption manifests in Britain, from politicians to prisons, the Monarchy and the Met. He assesses the origins of corruption, from Londongrad to the end of Empire, and shows how we can best reverse the decline and restore trust in politics and the democratic process.
Vital and authoritative, Corrupted Kingdom provides an essential insight into why the abuse of power harms us all – and how we can banish corruption for good.
| Publisher | Profile Books |
| Author | Robert Barrington |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Publication Date | 23/07/2026 |
| Pages | 352 |
| Edition | first |
| Size | 788 g |
| About the Author | Robert Barrington is Professor of Anti-Corruption Practice at the University of Sussex. A leading authority on corruption, he was head of Transparency International for over a decade, during which time he campaigned to introduce the Bribery Act, the UK's Anti-Corruption Strategy and the introduction of Unexplained Wealth Orders. He has advised the Ministry of Justice, the Cabinet Office and the UK's Corporate Governance Committee, among others. |
| Publisher Address | info@profilebooks.com |
| ISBN | 9781805223153 |
