JUDICIAL ETHICS AS A BARRIER AGAINST INSTITUTIONAL CORRUPTION: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW

Abstract

Objective: To analyze judicial ethics as a barrier against institutional corruption through a systematic review.

Methods: Qualitative study with a documentary design following PRISMA 2020 protocols. A total of 300 initial records were identified from academic databases (Scopus, Web of Science, SciELO) and specialized repositories. After applying eligibility criteria, 12 articles were included in the final analysis.

Results: Judicial ethics is a multidimensional construct that integrates personal (virtuous training), institutional (transparency and objective evaluation), and social (public perception) dimensions. Empirical evidence shows that judicial misconduct significantly erodes public trust and has measurable economic and social consequences, particularly for marginalized groups.

Conclusion: Judicial ethics constitutes a public good requiring a comprehensive approach: strengthening judicial training, designing replicable evaluation systems, ensuring proactive transparency, improving working conditions, and fostering international cooperation. Only through this integrated approach can public trust be restored and a truly ethical justice system ensured.