Act 2022
Special Prosecutor Act (Act 19 of 2022)
Effective: 22 Aug 2022
Plain-English summary
Creates the office of Special Prosecutor (Part I, ss.4-23) to investigate and prosecute corrupt conduct by public officers and public officials. Part II prohibits corrupt conduct (s.24) and lets anyone complain to the Special Prosecutor (s.25), with protection for complainants (s.26). The 2023 UNCAC review summary says no Special Prosecutor had yet been appointed at the time of the country visit. Section 26 protects complainants who act in good faith from reprisal and from civil or criminal suit, and s.26(2) bars reprisal against a complainant in the course of employment.
Who it applies to
All industries
Topics
Employment & Whistleblowing Anti-Bribery & Corruption
Obligations arising from this law or regulation
| Obligation | Timing | Regulator | Source | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Do not take employment reprisals against a person who complains to the Special Prosecutor | — | — | source | |
Section 26(2) provides that no reprisal may be taken against a good-faith complainant in the course of their employment, and s.26(3) makes a breach an offence. The penalty is a fine of $300,000, up to 5 years' imprisonment, or both on summary conviction, and a fine of $1,000,000, up to 10 years' imprisonment, or both on conviction on indictment. |
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