Powers of the Corruption Prosecution Division 1 2 3 4 5 To institute and undertake prosecutorial proceedings in respect of the acts of corruption Have conduct of prosecutions in respect of acts of corruption Provide legal advice to the Commission on matters concerning acts of corruption Collaborate with the FID to conduct proceedings for recovery of property relating to acts of corruption Perform such other prosecutorial functions relating to acts of corruption CORRUPTION PROSECUTION DIVISION The Commission is empowered through the Corruption Prosecution Division to prosecute acts of corruption and related offences. These include Illicit Enrichment, Bribery, and Failing to File or Filing of False Statutory Declarations. Some of these provisions are also applicable to the private sector. Once the evidence exists to the requisite standard, the Corruption Prosecution Division will fearlessly prosecute these matters. However, for this to succeed, members of the public must play their role in supplying information that can lead to sound prosecutions. Rest assured that the highest confidentiality will be employed to safeguard every individual who makes a complaint. In essence, the fight against corruption and the initiation of prosecution begins with you! Common Law Offences - Such as Misconduct in Public Office. “An act of corruption is… an offence relating to the conduct of any person that constitutes an abuse or misuse of his office (whether or not within the public sector) for the purpose of conferring a benefit or an advantage to himself or another person, being an offence that arises under the common law or any other enactment.” Under the Integrity Commission Act, 2017: |Failing to File or Filing False Statutory Declarations, Failing to Provide Information etc. Conviction in a Parish Court to a fine not exceeding $2,000,000.00 OR a term of imprisonment not exceeding two years Conviction in a Circuit Court to a fine not exceeding $5,000,000.00 OR a term of imprisonment not exceeding five years Under the Corruption Prevention Act 2002: | Acts of Corruption - Solicits Gifts, Bribery, Illicit Enrichment, etc. Illicit Enrichment - owns asset disproportionate to his lawful earnings and fails to provide an explanation as to how he came by such assets or gives an explanation which is not considered to be satisfactory. In accordance with our mandate, the Corruption Prosecution Division has robustly prosecuted Financial Investigation referrals at a conviction rate of 100%. In addition to cases prosecuted by the Division, through collaboration with competent authorities, we also provide prosecutorial support to other government entities. We operate with the highest degree of integrity and fairness befitting the office of a Prosecutor. The Prosecution Division cannot secure a conviction without you!. We therefore call upon the public to play its role in the fight against corruption. We urge you to supply information, provide witness statements and give evidence in Court when required. Do YOUR part in the fight to eradicate corruption.
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