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Transparency International Press Releases from across the world on the latest national and international anti-corruption issues.
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Transparency International strongly concerned about safety of arrested Algerian activist
Transparency International (TI) is greatly concerned for the safety of anti-corruption activist, Djilali Hadjadj, following his recent arrest, and calls on the Algerian government to ensure his safety and to adhere to the country’s code of criminal procedure.
Hadjadj, president of the Algerian anti-corruption organisation, L’Association algérienne de lutte contre la corruption (AACC), was arrested on the evening of Sunday 05 September at the airport in the north-eastern city of Constantine. Formal charges have not yet been brought but the arrest appears to be linked to a case involving Hadjadj’s former employer, the Caisse Nationale d’Assurance Santé (CNAS).
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Colombian journalists win prestigious investigative journalism award for illegal wire tapping probe
A report in the Colombian magazine Semana about illegal wire tapping by a Columbian government department was named the winner of the 2009 Latin American Award on Investigative Journalism, given annually by Transparency International (TI) and the Press and Society Institute (IPYS).
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Periodistas colombianos ganan el Premio Latinoamericano de Periodismo de Investigación
“Espionaje e interceptaciones ilegales en el DAS” es el nombre del trabajo del equipo investigativo de la revista Semana, de Colombia, que ganó hoy del Premio Latinoamericano de Periodismo de Investigación, galardón que cada año entrega Transparency International y el Instituto Prensa y Sociedad. Así, los autores del informe, Ricardo Calderón, Alejandro Santos, Alfonso Cuéllar, Luz María Sierra y Carlos Eduardo Huertas, recibieron US $15 mil por la mejor revelación periodística publicada el año pasado.
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UK: Questions raised over effectiveness of the International Cricket Council anti-corruption code
UK: Questions raised over effectiveness of the International Cricket Council anti-corruption code. In the wake of allegations about corruption involving members of the Pakistan cricket team, the head of the UK’s leading anti-corruption group, Transparency International UK, today called on the International Cricket Council (ICC) to strengthen enforcement of its anti-corruption code.
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Palestine: Cabinet decision on government vehicles will save the Treasury of the Palestinian Authority more than 30 million Shekels yearly
National Chapter Press Release, Palestine. Cabinet decision on government vehicles will save the Treasury of the Palestinian Authority more than 30 million Shekels yearly
The Coalition for Accountability and Integrity- AMAN received the decision of the Palestinian Council of Ministers to limit use of all government vehicles with great pleasure and enthusiasm. The decision entails that government vehicles are to be used for work purposes and during work hours only. The decision is applicable to all officials with the exception of the Ministers and Deputy Ministers. The number of vehicles granted to government officials at the various levels is estimated at 6200 vehicles.
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UK and Pakistan: Fear of misuse of funds should not halt humanitarian aid to Pakistan
As international concern mounts about the humanitarian disaster that is engulfing Pakistan, there are also concerns that emergency relief may have been slow to take off because of widespread fears that funds may not reach those who need it.
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Slovenia: Slovenia is among 20 countries with little or no enforcement on banning foreign bribery (Slovenščina)
Slovenija is among 20 countries with little or no enforcement on banning foreign bribery
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Germany: Deutschland schneidet gut bei der Verfolgung von Auslandsbestechung ab
National Chapter Press Release, Germany. OECD Progress Report states that Germany performs well in combating bribery of foreign public officials
Today, Transparency International published its progress report on the prosecution of bribery of foreign public officials. As in 2009, Germany shows good results and is one of only seven out of 36 countries to actively prosecute bribery of foreign public officials. However, important reforms are still to be achieved. So far, there is no criminal liability of companies in Germany. Companies found guilty of corruption are charged under the so called “Ordnungswidrigkeitengesetz” (administrative offence law). If corruption were seen as a criminal offense, higher penalties could be imposed. Moreover, convicted companies should temporarily not be awarded public contracts. The necessary national central register has not been introduced so far. Last but not least the specialised prosecution offices in the German Federal Lands need to be strengthened.
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UK: Welcome surge in UK anti-bribery activity must be sustained
National Chapter Press Release, UK. Welcome surge in UK anti-bribery activity must be sustained. TI-UK response to TI Progress Report on Compliance with the OECD Anti-Bribery Convention
Transparency International UK welcomes the UK’s record on tackling foreign bribery which has improved significantly over the last year.
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Efforts to curb foreign bribery remain inadequate
OECD progress report: The number of countries enforcing a ban on foreign bribery has shown continuous progress in the last six years, with countries representing more than half of world exports taking action, according to a new report by Transparency International (TI). However, in the past year twenty countries have taken little or no action.
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Palestine: Under the motto of Palestine Free of Corruption AMAN concludes its "Summer Days" activities
National Chapter Press Release, Palestine. Under the motto of Palestine Free of Corruption AMAN concludes its activities "Summer Days"
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Montenegro: Montenegro's National Security Agency confirms surveillance of anti-corruption advocates
National Security Agency (NSA) is collecting information on all five MANS programme leaders. Vanja Ćalović, Dejan Milovac, Veselin Bajčeta, Vuk Maraš and Zorica Ćeranić, using article 18 of the Law on NSA, requested from NSA to provide information on whether that institution is collecting and keeping records of their personal data and if that is the case, to provide insight into this information.
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UK: New guidance to help companies achieve Zero Tolerance for bribery
National Chapter Press Release, UK. New guidance to help companies achieve Zero Tolerance for bribery. Adequate procedures guidance for compliance with UK Bribery Act
TI-UK's Guidance, which includes case studies, sample policies and a step-by-step implementation checklist, is intended to provide comprehensive guidance for companies seeking to comply with the Bribery Act and maintain good practice anti-corruption procedures. Companies following the Guidance will, in the view of Transparency International, have implemented ‘adequate procedures’ for compliance with the Bribery Act.
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Kenya: Burundi most corrupt country in East Africa as its revenue authority tops list of corrupt institutions
Kenya has relinquished its position as the most corrupt country in East Africa to Burundi, according to the East African Bribery Index 2010 by Transparency international-Kenya.
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New US law on revenue transparency sets the right standards for companies
Transparency International (TI) welcomes the mandatory disclosure of payments to governments required of oil, gas and mining companies listed on the New York Stock Exchange, now mandated under landmark provisions in a US bill signed into law today.
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