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Prevention of Corruption Act No. 21 of 2004.

Country/Territory
Antigua and Barbuda
Document type
Legislation
Date
2004
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to provide for the prevention of corruption.
Subject
General
Keyword
Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Basic legislation Court/tribunal Governance Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Americas, Caribbean, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, Small Island Developing States
Entry into force notes
This Act shall enter into force on the date appointed by the Minister by notice published in the Gazette.
Abstract

Article 3 sets out the conditions of the offence of corruption. Furthermore, this Act lays down provisions on the offence of corruption in regards to contracts, transactions and involving foreign public officials, and possession of unexplained property; penalties for offences; confiscation of assets; appeals against confiscation orders; restraining orders applied ex parte by the prosecution; and jurisdiction.

Full text
English
Website
laws.gov.ag