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It will be interesting to see whether an international anti-corruption court is formed, and how it would operate. Potentially it could be in place before developed countries establish improved legal processes to compensate state victims of financial crime. From a moral perspective, any progress in this direction is to be welcomed.

The commitment from Ukraine's top anti-corruption official to deliver results on the recent whistleblower scandal investigation is a significant step towards transparency and accountability. This demonstrates the critical role that whistleblowers play in exposing corruption and ensuring integrity in both public and private sectors. At Whistle Sentinel, we stand by the importance of protecting and empowering whistleblowers. Our platform is dedicated to fostering an environment where individuals feel safe and supported when bringing vital information to light. For more insights on how Whistle Sentinel can help safeguard your organization, visit our website www.whistlesentinel.com or contact us directly at +919867303707 / email at sales@whistlesentinel.com. Let's work together to promote transparency and accountability in every industry. Book a free demo at :-https://lnkd.in/gJx3YVbi The ongoing probe in Ukraine is a reminder of the global importance of strong whistleblowing frameworks. By highlighting these issues and supporting those who speak up, we can work towards a more transparent and ethical world. Read more about the investigation here:https://lnkd.in/dgacwzN5 #Whistleblowing #AntiCorruption #Transparency #CorporateGovernance #WhistleSentinel

Legal professionals of the world - help me! I’m calling on my sizeable legal LinkedIn network to spare 5 minutes and be part of this important research and action plan. The International Bar Association global legal survey is seeking to understand the experience of lawyers and their perception of corruption risk, exposure, access to appropriate training, safe reporting channels and awareness of foreign bribery, and is live, but closing soon. Responses are anonymous and the survey takes 5 minutes. You can complete it in English, Portuguese, Spanish and French. Please be part of this crucial data gathering exercise so we can demonstrate to the world that the global legal community wants to be at the forefront of the fight against corruption - as we should be - to help make the world more just, enhance the rule of law and ensure better progress on sustainability issues wherever we live and work. Every lawyer should care about this and be part of these efforts to show with our legal privilege comes great responsibility- if we can get a significant number of responses we can take more meaningful action. The survey closes on 31 January. Thank you for your valuable contribution! https://lnkd.in/dmqry63i #LegalCommunityAgainstCorruption #GlobalLegalSurvey #RuleOfLaw #JusticeForAll

Prof. Peter Goss, PhD - MD of Fi-Fa-C Forensics (www.fi-fa-c.com) - contests this Daily Maverick article which promotes the need for an Anti-Corruption Commission and related legislative bill in South Africa. The article proposes the need for a new agency on account inter alia of inefficiencies, resource constraints, the absence of expertise, and political interference in law enforcement agencies. Prof Goss argues that, while the article is correct about the problems, there is no place for yet another anti-corruption agency. The State must first rationalise law enforcement agencies, get them to maximum effectiveness and performance and then decide a solution for the remaining gaps. Published studies indicate that right now there are over 30 government institutions in South Africa with anti-corruption functions hard-coded into legislation. Another law and another law enforcement agency ignores the fundamental problem of an absence of co-ordination, silo mentality, too many non-performing agencies without accountability, and of course political tampering with the work of law enforcement. https://lnkd.in/g5QSbTwh

Victoria's planning system is in crisis following last week's damning IBAC report which found that there were many systematic weaknesses in both local and state planning laws that may open the way for political favours and corrupt conduct. #victoria #corruption #propertydevelopment #realestate https://lnkd.in/gM4bk4t7

International Bar Association - 2023 Anti-Corruption Survey To raise awareness among legal professionals of the legal measures available to combat corruption, we invite you to share your views on the risks and threats that corruption (including foreign bribery) poses to the #legal #profession in your jurisdiction. While neither the IBA nor the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (#OECD) has a standard definition of ‘corruption’, one frequently used definition that covers a broad range of corrupt activities is the ‘abuse of public or private office for personal gain’. ‘#Foreign #bribery’ involves companies or individuals promising or giving a bribe to a foreign official to win advantages in an international business transaction, such as winning a construction contract, an oil or gas concession, or an operating license. This questionnaire is being undertaken as part of Phase 2 of the IBA #Anti-Corruption Strategy for the Legal Profession, a project developed by the IBA’s Legal Policy & Research Unit (LPRU) and the IBA Anti-Corruption Committee, with input from the OECD. Responses to this questionnaire are considered confidential and therefore individual responses will not be released, shared, or published. Questionnaire results will be reported in aggregate data sets. Any questions and issues can be directed to the IBA Legal Projects Director, Sara Carnegie and BIC Project Lawyer, Dr George Artley Once you click the "Next" button for each question, you will not be allowed to return to the previous page. Please, click the link below to start the survey. https://lnkd.in/dg9YgW4Z

Our latest edition of The Global Anti-Corruption Perspective is live! #fcpa #bribery #anticorruption

In the 2021 TOP-10 ANTICORRUPTION CASES published by Morrison Foerster, the case of LUIS CARLOS DE LEON PEREZ is mentioned in the second position: 2. Federal District Court Dismisses FCPA and Money Laundering Charges Against Swiss Wealth Manager https://lnkd.in/e5WsKEhe #swiss #enablers #switzerland #venezuela #venezuelan #usa #anticorruption #aml

In #TheGlobalAntiCorruptionPerspective: New SDNY Pilot Program complements existing US #whistleblower protections; China’s healthcare anti-corruption campaign continues its momentum; 10 years of Brazil’s Anti-Corruption Law; Foreign Extortion Prevention Act closes a loophole in US anti-corruption enforcement. #AntiCorruption #Bribery #LifeSciences #Brazil #China

The introduction of a new ‘failure to prevent corrupt activities offence’ will constitute a significant change to South Africa’s anti-corruption legal landscape and pose a substantial compliance challenge.