| Colombia: Integrity Scorecard Report > Sub-Category: Anti-Corruption Law | ||
| Indicators | Score | |
| 70 | Is there legislation criminalizing corruption? | 100 |
Indicator and sub-Indicator Details
| 70 | Is there legislation criminalizing corruption? | ||||
| 70a: In law, attempted corruption is illegal. | |||||
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Comments: The penal code does not expressly mention corruption as an illegal act. However, certain offenses may include the attempt as a crime. For example, the penal code includes the offer of bribes to a public servant as an offense. References: Ley 190 of 1995. (junio 6) Diario Oficial No. 41.878, de 6 de junio de 1995 "Por la cual se dictan normas tendientes a preservar la moralidad en la administración pública y se fijan disposiciones con el fin de erradicar la corrupción administrativa". LEY 599 DE 2000. (julio 24) Diario Oficial No 44.097 de 24 de julio del 2000. LEY 890 DE 2004 (julio 7) Diario Oficial No. 45.602, de 7 de julio de 2004 "Por la cual se modifica y adiciona el Código Penal".
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| 70b: In law, extortion is illegal. | |||||
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Comments: The penal code includes "prevaricato por accion" and "prevaricato por omisión" which refer to the public servant which issues a resolution that is contrary to law or that denies or delays an act within its functions. The Penal code (art. 453) also states that offering or asking for a bribe to keep someone from testifying in the penal process is a crime.
References: Ley 190 of 1995. (junio 6) Diario Oficial No. 41.878, de 6 de junio de 1995 Por la cual se dictan normas tendientes a preservar la moralidad en la administración pública y se fijan disposiciones con el fin de erradicar la corrupción administrativa. LEY 599 DE 2000. (julio 24) Diario Oficial No 44.097 de 24 de julio del 2000. LEY 890 DE 2004 (julio 7) Diario Oficial No. 45.602, de 7 de julio de 2004 PODER PÚBLICO - RAMA LEGISLATIVA Por la cual se modifica y adiciona el Código Penal. Art. 444A, 453
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| 70c: In law, offering a bribe (i.e. active corruption) is illegal. | |||||
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Comments: Article 407 of the penal code says it is a crime to offer money or privilege to public servants. Article 404 states that it is illegal for a public servant to ask for a bribe. References: LEY 599 DE 2000. (julio 24) Diario Oficial No 44.097 de 24 de julio del 2000. Art. 404 and 407
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| 70d: In law, receiving a bribe (i.e. passive corruption) is illegal. | |||||
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Comments: Articles 405 and 406 of the penal code state that receiving money or any other privilege to influence, withhold or delay a decision is a crime. References: LEY 599 DE 2000. (julio 24) Diario Oficial No 44.097 de 24 de julio del 2000. Art. 405 and 406
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| 70e: In law, bribing a foreign official is illegal. | |||||
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Comments: In the Penal Code, Article 433 states that it is illegal for a nation to offer money or any other privilege to a foreign official directly or indirectly in order to lead or refrain him from a decision. References: LEY 599 DE 2000. (julio 24) Diario Oficial No 44.097 de 24 de julio del 2000. art. 433
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| 70f: In law, using public resources for private gain is illegal. | |||||
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Comments: Articles 397 and 398 of the Penal Code says it is illegal for a public servant to use or take possession for himself or for a third party public goods or resources. The penalties for this offense were increased through Law 890 of 2004. References: LEY 599 DE 2000. (julio 24) Diario Oficial No 44.097 de 24 de julio del 2000. Art. 397 and 398 LEY 890 DE 2004 (julio 7) Diario Oficial No. 45.602, de 7 de julio de 2004 "Por la cual se modifica y adiciona el Código Penal".
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| 70g: In law, using confidential state information for private gain is illegal. | |||||
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Comments: Article 420 of the Penal Code says the undue use of confidential information by a public servant or particular for personal benefit is illegal. References: LEY 599 DE 2000. (julio 24) Diario Oficial No 44.097 de 24 de julio del 2000. art. 420
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| 70h: In law, money laundering is illegal. | |||||
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Comments: Article 323 of the Penal Code says money laundering is a crime. It is defined as the acquisition, possession, investment, protection, transportation, hiding, giving legal appearance or administration of money derived from illicit activities such as human trafficking, extortion, arms trafficking, kidnapping, rebellion, terrorism financing, drug trafficking and offenses against the financial system or public administration. References: LEY 599 DE 2000. (julio 24) Diario Oficial No 44.097 de 24 de julio del 2000. Art. 323
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| 70i: In law, conspiracy to commit a crime (i.e. organized crime) is illegal. | |||||
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Comments: Article 340 of the Penal Code states that conspiracy to commit a crime is a penal offense. The punishment for this offense increases when the crime is genocide, forced disappearance, torture, homicide, terrorism, drug trafficking, extortion and money laundering. References: LEY 599 DE 2000. (julio 24) Diario Oficial No 44.097 de 24 de julio del 2000. Art. 340 and 434
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