Act 2012
Anti-Corruption Act, 2012
Issued by Anti-Corruption Commission
Summary
Act No. 3 of 2012 continues the Anti-Corruption Commission and repeals the 2010 Act. Section 19 covers bribery of public officers and section 20 corrupt transactions with private bodies; section 50 makes directors and managers of a body corporate liable unless they show lack of knowledge or reasonable preventive steps; section 69 protects witnesses and others assisting the Commission.
Topics: Anti-Bribery & Corruption Fraud Risk
Who it applies to
All industries
Obligations arising from this law or regulation
| Obligation | Timing | Regulator | Source | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corporate liability for corruption and preventive steps defence | — | ACC | source | |
Section 20 creates offences of corrupt transactions with private bodies, and section 50 makes directors and managers of a body corporate liable as if they had committed the offence unless they show they lacked knowledge or consent or took reasonable steps to prevent it. The Act does not itself prescribe a compliance programme. |
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