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Anti Corruption Act, 2009.

Country
Type of law
Legislation
Source

Abstract
This Act is composed of 70 articles divided in eight Parts. After a first part dedicated to the Interpretation of the text, the second part describes corrupt behaviours in details. The third part is dedicated to the provision of offences and penalties while the next one covers the powers of the inspector general of government and the Director of Public Prosecutions (inspection of documents, search and seizure, arrest, appointing special investigators etc) as well as obligations (to give information) and penalties for not cooperating (eg. giving false information). The fifth part is dedicated to the Jurisdictions in charge for the trial of offences under this Act and for the punishment for attempts, preparations, abetments and criminal conspiracies. The sixth part regulates the restraining orders, and their contents, issued by the relevant court to restrain the disposal of the property of a person charged or about to be charged with an offence under this Act. The seventh part covers the confiscation orders which provides that a person who is found guilty under this Act may be addressed an order of confiscation of the property that is the subject of or derived directly or indirectly from the act of corruption. The final part, titled "Miscellaneous" covers the power of the Minister responsible for justice, the repealing of the Prevention of Corruption Act and other consequential amendments.
Date of text
Repealed
No
Publication reference
SUPPLEMENT No. 5 to The Uganda Gazette No. 42 Volume CII dated 25th August, 2009
Source language

English

Legislation Amendment
No