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Prevention of Corruption Act (CAP. 11:11).

Country/Territory
Trinidad and Tobago
Document type
Legislation
Date
1987
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to provide for the Prevention of Corruption.
Subject
General
Keyword
Framework law Governance Offences/penalties Institution Access-to-justice Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Enforcement/compliance Court/tribunal Procedural matters Inspection
Geographical area
Americas, Caribbean, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, Small Island Developing States
Entry into force notes
This Act enters into force in 1987 even though it is inconsistent with sections 4 and 5 of the Constitution.
Abstract

This Act lays down provisions on the corruption in office as an offence; punishment of corrupt transactions with agents; offence to corruptly use or communicate official information; penalties for the offences under this Act; powers of the police officers and inspectors; and the prosecution for an offence under this Act with the consent of the Director of Public Prosecutions.

Full text
English
Website
agla.gov.tt