Law No. 6/2004 establishing complementary mechanisms to combat corruption.
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Type of law
Legislation
Date of original text
Date of latest amendment
Abstract
This Law, consisting of 25 articles divided into three Chapters, establishes complementary mechanisms to combat crimes of corruption and illicit economic participation, with a view to strengthening the current related legal framework. It applies to agents of these crimes who are leaders, officials or employees of the State or local authorities, public companies, private companies in which they are participated by the State or public utility companies. In addition, it creates the Central Office for Combating Corruption under the Attorney General's Office.
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Entry into force notes
This Law enters into force on the day of its publication.
Notes
Last amendments up to Law No. 35/2014 of 31 December.
Repealed
No
Serial Imprint
Boletim da República, I Série, Supplement, No. 24.
Source language
English
Legislation Amendment
No
Original title
Lei n. 6/2004 - Introduz mecanismos complementares de combate à corrupção.