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Prevention of Corruption Act No. 21 of 2007.

Country/Territory
Belize
Document type
Legislation
Date
2008
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to provide for the strengthening of measures to prevent and combat corruption and corrupt activities; to provide for the offence of corruption and offences relating to corrupt activities; to provide for investigative measures in respect of corruption and related corrupt activities; to provide measures for establishing probity, integrity and accountability in public life; to repeal the Prevention of Corruption in Public Life Act, Chapter 12 of the Substantive Laws of Belize, Revised Edition 2000-2003; and to provide for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.
Subject
General
Keyword
Framework law Governance Offences/penalties Institution Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Enforcement/compliance Court/tribunal Procedural matters Inspection
Geographical area
Americas, Central America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Small Island Developing States
Entry into force notes
This Act enters into force on the day appointed by the Prime Minister by Order published in the Gazette.
Abstract

This Act lays down provisions for the establishment and functions of the Integrity Commission; declaration of assets, income and liabilities in the manner prescribed in Form A of the Second Schedule; powers of the tribunal; corruption offences specified in Part I of the Third Schedule; protection of witnesses; general and special powers of authorized and appointed investigator; and proceedings for offences and penalties. Subject to the provisions of this Act, the National Assembly may, by resolution passed in that behalf, apply this Act to any public servant or any class of public servants.

Full text
English
Website
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