POBO - public sector. 204 (“ICACO”) as an independent anti-corruption agency answerable directly to the Chief Executive of Hong Kong. <<6413828357C7B84FBC37D497826BD7AC>]>> The offences that the ICAC is empowered to investigate are those set out in the ICAC Ordinance, the Prevention of Bribery Ordinance (Cap. Course Hero is not sponsored or endorsed by any college or university. Powers of the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC), Elections (Corrupt and Illegal Conduct) Ordinance. endobj How can I report this to the ICAC? More, Can a procurement officer of a private sector company accept any commission from a supplier without the knowledge of his boss?? Answer, Understanding the Ordinance︰Elections (Corrupt and Illegal Conduct) Ordinance applies to the elections specified in the Ordinance. 232.) More Aspects of the Ordinance Arrest of persons granted bail. 227.) H�\��j� ��>�w�I��K��B��i��I*4*���u�B��0�q���0��{+'0k�. <> Interpretation In this Ordinance, unless the context otherwise requires— Commission (廉政公署) means the Independent Commission Against Corruption established under section 3; Commissioner (廉政專員) means the Commissioner of the Independent Commission Against Corruption appointed in accordance with the Basic Law and includes the Deputy Commissioner appointed under section 6; (Replaced 1 of … H�\�͊�@�}���݋&&u�VD���8� 1)��C��~��4=0�愤�WG����;��d���9�ɜ������hN���YQ��k�������C�����}��C�e˥����i|��u{;��,�6�q���y��=�����?���,�je�xN�R_�k4����Ц���|Kk����9DS��1ͭ���n�X���-�2�}z��ط�]������z̖%n^,�!e�쐕Y�ߙߑ+� 1 of 2018) 1. 201.) 201), and the Elections (Corrupt and Illegal Conduct) Ordinance (Cap. startxref (Cap. power company, bus company, hospital, etc) are subject to Sections 4 and 5. Make a complaint about police. Our organisation. Annual report. Email * - required. (Cap. NSW Independent Commission Against Corruption. 92) and any judicial officer appointed by the, Chief Justice, and any member of the staff of the, ) has the meaning assigned to it in section 2. of the Prevention of Bribery Ordinance (Cap. Understanding the Ordinance︰The Independent Commission Against Corruption Ordinance vests the ICAC with law enforcement powers such as investigation, arrest, detention and granting of bail. 201.) �����======� �p��h�ؽ��k�݆��x����31 Appointment of Commissioner. Saving of certain common law privileges. https://oelawhk.lib.hku.hk/items/show/2848, “INDEPENDENT COMMISSION AGAINST CORRUPTION ORDINANCE,”, For questions and comments about this database, please. x�b```b``1f`e`�af@ a�+Njt�+ܘ�xåI��.ŽjnU_g?���E���SK�etL��_��ԍ\�Y^�X�]�ɕ0�ɫmW�uE������X^��@���� lGG��� �0� PM��,�J82p�yI��J���װY��>��`���� �s�˃���kq�}a �v��Z'�Cg�Z���WKi ��� �iS0 0000009251 00000 n 0000008452 00000 n Disposal of property connected with offences, Time limit for prosecution of offences under, To provide for the establishment of an Independent Commission Against. Corruption occurs when an individual abuses his authority for personal gain at the expense of other people. 2 0 obj ��~G�����`v4;��fG�����`v4;��NG������t�9ؔ�)zS�AaP�AaP�AaP���M�Qx��G�Qx��)zS�t��7Eo���y��ћ�������{�=��~��������{�=��~���������9%��U1��W%3�,3�U 3�U)3lռ�b����d�N6�����7p�{4���@s�!�`�3��=;٣�=�+0�>��S���s�5�qLco��ä���9���`�*��� �jN Welfare fund. If I was ill-treated by ICAC officers, how can I lodge a complaint against the ICAC. (Cap. Falsely pretending to be an officer, etc. 0 [15 February 1974] (Format changes—E.R. 69 34 Independent Commission Against Corruption Ordinance T-4 Cap. HKUL Digital Initiatives> Historial Laws of Hong Kong Online, INDEPENDENT COMMISSION AGAINST CORRUPTION ORDINANCE. (Cap. 288.) 1967 c. 80, s. 23. endobj 2.1 The ICAC was established under the Independent Commission Against Corruption Ordinance, Cap. 227.) endobj The Ordinance governs all conduct concerning an election. Add me to mailing list. This Ordinance may be cited as the Independent Commission, In this Ordinance, unless the context otherwise requires—. (Cap. 0000003649 00000 n <>/Shading<<>>/XObject<>/ColorSpace<>/ExtGState<>>>>> In Hong Kong, the main anti-corruption law is the Prevention of Bribery Ordinance (POBO), which governs corruption in both the public and private sectors. The Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) of Hong Kong was established by Governor Sir Murray MacLehose on 15 February 1974, when Hong Kong was under British rule.Its main aim was to clean up endemic corruption in the many departments of the Hong Kong Government through law enforcement, prevention and community education.. Answer, Elections (Corrupt and Illegal Conduct) Ordinance. (Cap. Duties of the Commissioner. O ) means the Independent Commission Against Corruption established under section 3; Commissioner (.q4ç+°$ ) means the Commissioner of the Independent Commission Against Corruption appointed in accordance with the Basic Law and includes the Deputy Search warrants. The Commission even considers anonymous complaints forwarded either by email, fax or courier and has a dedicated hotline. 2020-11-6 Four jailed for $6.4m printing & design orders fraud involving NGO 2020-11-4 Duo charged with $94,000 bribery for subcontracting air-conditioning projects 2020-10-29 Ex-manager of groceries retailer charged with accepting US$770,000 over toy orders ... 2020-10-28 Ex-foreman gets nine months’ jail for bribery and … Apart from the POBO, the ICAC also enforces the Elections (Corruption and Illegal Conduct) Ordinance, which deals with corrupt and illegal … 14 of 1976. %���� Under what circumstances can the ICAC officers arrest a person? 0000015049 00000 n Audit. 0000000976 00000 n 201.) 201.) 204) . The ICAC is independent of the Hong Kong Civil … %%EOF (Cap. (Cap. <>stream Judicial discretion to exclude evidence.pptx, Criminal Procedure Ordinance (Cap 221) (20-04-2018) (English).pdf, Police Force Ordinance (Cap 232) (26-04-2018) (English).pdf, Prevention of Bribery Ordinance (Cap 201) (24-07-2020) (English).pdf, Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap 134) (24-07-2020) (English).pdf, Organized and Serious Crimes Ordinance (Cap 455) (20-04-2018) (English).pdf, Crimes Ordinance (Cap 200) (16-11-2017) (English).pdf, Aviation Security Ordinance (Cap 494) (12-12-2019) (English).pdf. Appointment of officers. 221.) 51 of 1987. Originally 7 of 1974. <> Investigation of pre-1977 offences. 0000004132 00000 n More, Can a civil servant accept any gift in his official capacity from the public during festivals? 0000012400 00000 n %PDF-1.7 Power of search and seizure. 201.) Power of arrest. Standing orders. 0000005332 00000 n Helpful resources. Probation of Offenders Ordinance (Cap 298) (11-04-2019) (English).pdf, Law of PRC on Safeguarding National Security in the HKSAR (30-06-2020) (English).pdf, Legal Aid (Assessment of Resources and Contributions Regulations) (Cap 91B) (01-04-2020) (English).p, Hong Kong Court of Final Appeal Ordinance (Cap 484) (06-12-2019) (English).pdf, 11. 1 of 2018) 1. 5 0 obj 0000067569 00000 n More, Does ICAC need a warrant for searching and arresting a suspect? In this Ordinance, unless the context otherwise requires Commission (.q4ç! 554). To provide for the establishment of an Independent Commission Against Corruption and matters incidental thereto. Interpretation. Report corruption, misconduct or maladministration. Power to take fingerprints and photographs of arrested persons. Falsely pretending to be an officer, etc. Understanding the Ordinance︰ Prescribed officers are subject to Sections 3,4,5 and 10 of the POBO while employees of public bodies (e.g. 0000053529 00000 n Short title This Ordinance may be cited as the Independent Commission Against Corruption Ordinance. Our response to COVID-19. Answer, Understanding the Ordinance︰No agent (usually an employee) shall solicit or accept any advantage without the permission of his principal when conducting his principal’s affairs or business. 0000058740 00000 n 0000001397 00000 n This preview shows page 1 - 5 out of 32 pages. Establishment of the Commission. Corruption erodes fairness and the rule of law, and in some cases, puts lives and property at risk. The spirit of the Prevention of Bribery Ordinance (POBO) enforced by the ICAC is to maintain a fair and just society. endstream endobj 70 0 obj <>/Metadata 67 0 R/Pages 66 0 R/Type/Catalog>> endobj 71 0 obj <>/ColorSpace<>/Font<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageC]/ExtGState<>>>/Type/Page>> endobj 72 0 obj <> endobj 73 0 obj <> endobj 74 0 obj <> endobj 75 0 obj [/ICCBased 91 0 R] endobj 76 0 obj <> endobj 77 0 obj <>stream <> The ICAC functions as an independent organ of the public service and is headed by a Commissioner who is directly responsible to the Chief Executive of the HKSAR Government. 0000004379 00000 n 201.) 288.) Subscribe. Independent Commission Against Corruption Ordinance (Cap 204) (31-05-2018) (English).pdf - Independent Commission Against Corruption Ordinance T-2 Cap, Independent Commission Against Corruption, Power to take finger-prints and photographs, Independent Commission Against Corruption Ordinance, Limitations on use of samples and results of. yͼF�0o���[��90�=sB.- [0�%s�l�-�02�fK���zf�L����o��[�-�~K��Mh؄6�Mh؄6�Mh؄6�Mh؄6�Mh؄6�Mh؄6�Mح�[a��n�� The general powers and duties of the ICAC are set out in the Independent Commission Against Corruption Ordinance (the ICAC Ordinance, Cap. (Cap. (Cap. The spirit of the Prevention of Bribery Ordinance (POBO) enforced by the ICAC is to maintain a fair and just society. Make a public interest disclosure. 66) and, any person appointed under section 5A(3) of that. 3 0 obj trailer 221.) Must read articles. Against Corruption established under section 3; Independent Commission Against Corruption appointed in, accordance with the Basic Law and includes the Deputy, ) means an officer of the Commission appointed, any person holding an office of emolument, whether, permanent or temporary, under the Government; and, the following persons (to the extent that they are not, any principal official of the Government appointed, the Monetary Authority appointed under section, 5A of the Exchange Fund Ordinance (Cap. Appointment of Deputy Commissioner. Report corruption ; Employment opportunities; Register for an event near you; Access our … Must they obtain a warrant of arrest beforehand? First name * - required. 6 0 obj Estimates. Acting Commissioner. (Cap. 0000000016 00000 n Independent Commission Against Corruption S ince its coming into force in 2002, the Prevention of Corruption Act (PoCA) aims at encouraging the public at large to disclose acts of corruption. 69 0 obj <> endobj %PDF-1.4 %���� 0000070028 00000 n g�#� d�� Level 7, 255 Elizabeth Street Sydney, NSW 2000, Australia View on Google maps. 7 0 obj 0000011596 00000 n Short title This Ordinance may be cited as the Independent Commission Against Corruption Ordinance. What will normally happen after a person is arrested by the ICAC officers? 1 0 obj 0000002335 00000 n x��ZK��6��W�i���‡��&-�ނ,�C�SТ�l�M�?P�cٖ�ٝ�p���Bc����H~Ԑ�^�C��yU���̃!�6� �۔ :�)��̧?�o/�?�ȟ�m��po^�r�͛�[�͏wI����N��94w��`>�>�{]��dlB�E�����{ ������twl���:T�:~�/�FG���eӰ���4��,� y�8��G���E�ͮC�����Oc��8�(O�#����ZCX�*�Ӟ�~�E�>�: �m�T����r���*4�b�~G*�T�ap������r{*���l�R�� ������'�&�� /4�h��b�҅#ҝh�O�O��«H�-R2N|R�ɵ�%R��d'q�x�-�l�"������A�"GOt:��k�D����. 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