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Law No.25 of 2019 to amend the Integrity and Anti-Corruption Law.

Country/Territory
Jordan
Document type
Legislation
Date
2019
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
General
Keyword
Institution Governance Procedural matters Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Asia, Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Red Sea & Gulf of Aden, Western Asia
Entry into force notes
This Law enters into force on the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.
Abstract

This Law consisting of 14 articles amends the Law of 2016 augmenting the financial and administrative independence of the Jordan anti-corruption body. Article 3 allows the Anti-Corruption Committee to own both moveable and immovable assets, expanding on previous articles that only allowed it to own moveable assets. Article 5 widens the scope of the Committee so that it can investigate any kind of activity that is considered to be corrupt. Article 6 of the previous Law is amended to specify that the remuneration of Committee members is aligned with that of the Chief Justice Council and deputies. Article 7 is revised to dictate that a member cannot be removed from their position in the Committee until the expiry of the membership period. Article 9 introduces a new provision granting authority to the Chief of the Committee to enter into contracts and agreements with third parties, as well as the right of direct management of the Commission's funds. Article 10 awards the Committee the right to appoint a Secretary General, stating that the responsibilities and authorities attached to the position would include the right to prepare yearly budgets, manage the executive body of the Committee. Article 16 gives the Committee the authority to investigate complaints that are being overseen by the Court, or complaints where a final judgment has already been issued. Article 20 enhances the investigative capacity of the Committee by extending its authority to request documentary evidence from both natural and legal persons during the course of an investigation. Article 29 removes any statute of limitation on crimes related to corruption, leaving liability for life for those who commit corruption offenses.

Full text
Arabic
Website
www.undp-aciac.org

References - Legislation

Amends

Integrity and Anti-Corruption Law No.13 of 2016.

Legislation | Jordan | 2016

Keyword: Framework law, Access-to-information, Data collection/reporting, Governance, Institution, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Offences/penalties, Procedural matters

Source: FAO, FAOLEX