Another example is the Anti-corruption Agency in Kosovo, created in 2006, this Agency processes individuals complaints on potential corruption cases. Once it hears complaints, it has an obligation to notify other authorities about the existence of an alleged act of corruption, such as the police and prosecution if it finds grounds for further investigation. This can lead […]
In Nigeria, the ICPC is an independent body that can start investigations and bring criminal prosecutions against persons and organisations suspected of corrupt practices. They have a section on their website where you can: Provide them with a “tip” on a corrupt action you believe has happened; or Submit a petition to get the ICPC to start […]
This analysis report provides data of the existence of Anti-Corruption Authorities in 114 countries and territories. You can find which authorities are endowed with investigative and/or prosecution powers to combat corruption.
The Public Protector is an independent body in South Africa that has the power to investigate and take action relating to improper conduct from public officials and bodies. The institution can help with complaints into the following issues: Abuse of power; Unfair, discourteous or other improper conduct; Undue delay; Decision taken by the authorities; Maladministration; […]
Public disclosure of declarations may take different forms. Generally, they are published in electronic format online. However, in some countries, this information is available on demand only to comply specific conditions such as introducing it as evidence in court. This guide provides further information on official asset declaration.
In this platform you can submit an anonymous report if you had to pay a bribe at a government office or you had to say ‘no’ when you were asked for a bribe. In addition, it is not limited to reporting corrupt officials, you can also post if you met honest officers who did their […]
This mechanism allows any person that has reasonable grounds to prove that a federal public servant or a private entity has been involved in a corrupt act to make a complaint for bribery, influence peddling, abuse of functions or any administrative offence. Through this platform anyone can submit anonymous complaints, videos, photos, documents, witness statements […]
In Cycle 1 Reports you can find details on witness protection programs in your country.
The programme is implemented at police stations by the Witness Protection Unit at the Independent Commission against Corruption ICAC to guarantee the protection of persons whose personal safety or well-being may be at risk as a result of them being witnesses. The legislation first defines the criteria for admission to the programme, provides authorisation to […]
This guide goes through 16 different countries and identifies the whistleblower protections available in each. For each country, it provides an overview of the legal framework on whistleblower protection, who is eligible and how these protections can be enforced.
