Prevention of Corruption Act, 2006 (Act No. 3 of 2006).
Country
Type of law
Legislation
Abstract
Under Part 2 the Act establishes the Anti-Corruption Commission and regulates its functions and powers; it also includes provisions on appointment of Commissioner and Deputy Commissioners, removal from office, immunities, privileges and duties and prohibitions.
Part 3 includes a list and lays down discipline for the single offences: Bribery; Offence for giving assistance etc. with regard to contracts and tenders; Corrupt transactions by or with public or private bodies; Cheating of public revenue; Offences in relation to auctions; Corrupt transactions by or with agents; Conflict of interest; Corrupt activities relating to law officers and public prosecutors; Corrupt activities relating to witnesses etc. during certain proceedings; Offences in respect of corrupt activities relating to politicians; Offences in respect of corrupt activities relating to judicial officers; Possession of property etc. without reasonable explanation, among others. It also regulates penalties, dismissal on conviction. Under the Act also attempting, inciting commission of offences are considered offences under the act and also when the purpose of bribery is not achieved. Section 41 regulates money laundering. Section 42 identifies the general offence of corruption. Part V establishes and regulates presumptions for offences.
Part IV contains provisions regarding the register for tender defaulters.
Part 3 includes a list and lays down discipline for the single offences: Bribery; Offence for giving assistance etc. with regard to contracts and tenders; Corrupt transactions by or with public or private bodies; Cheating of public revenue; Offences in relation to auctions; Corrupt transactions by or with agents; Conflict of interest; Corrupt activities relating to law officers and public prosecutors; Corrupt activities relating to witnesses etc. during certain proceedings; Offences in respect of corrupt activities relating to politicians; Offences in respect of corrupt activities relating to judicial officers; Possession of property etc. without reasonable explanation, among others. It also regulates penalties, dismissal on conviction. Under the Act also attempting, inciting commission of offences are considered offences under the act and also when the purpose of bribery is not achieved. Section 41 regulates money laundering. Section 42 identifies the general offence of corruption. Part V establishes and regulates presumptions for offences.
Part IV contains provisions regarding the register for tender defaulters.
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Long title of text
An Act to investigate and punish corrupt activities, establish an Anti-Corruption Commission and to provide for other matters incidental to the prevention of corruption.
Date of text
Repealed
No
Publication reference
Swaziland Government Gazette, 2006-07-14, Volume XLIV, No. 79, 34 p.
Source language
English
Legislation Amendment
No