Anti-Corruption Act of Bhutan 2011.

The principal objectives of this Act are: (a) To promote the integrity and accountability of administration, whether public or private, by establishing an independent and accountable Commission to: (i) Prevent corruption involving or affecting authorities and officials, whether public or private; (ii) Educate authorities and officials, whether public or private, and members of the public about corruption and its evil effects on administration, whether public or private and on the community; and (iii) Investigate corruption involving or affecting authorities and officials, whether public or private; (b) Confer special powers on the Commission to enable it to exercise its powers or functions efficiently.
There shall be an independent authority to be known as the Anti-Corruption Commission which is established under the Constitution. The principal functions of the Commission ainclud: a) Educate the public on the dangers of corruption and the benefits of its eradication and to enlist and foster public support in combating corruption; b) Examine the practices, procedures and systems of public or private sector entities; c) Advise and assist any person, on the latter’s request, on ways in which corruption may be eliminated by such person; d) Advise heads of public or private entities of any changes in practices, procedures or systems compatible with the effective discharge of their duties as in the opinion of the Commission necessary to minimize or eliminate the occurrence of corruption; e) Undertake studies and research to identify the trends, causes, types, pervasiveness and seriousness or impacts of corruption; etc. The Commission shall take measures to prevent corruption in the private sector by directing them to develop standards and procedures, including a code of conduct for correct, honorable and proper conduct of business and for promotion of good commercial practice and in the contractual relations of business with the Government.
A person has the duty to lodge complaint to the Commission against any person or entity, whether public or private, who has committed or is attempting to commit an offence under this Act. The Act further provides for conducting investigations and enquiries, search, seizure, and arrest, protection to witness and informers, internaltional cooperation, offences of and penalties, etc.