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Malawi: Integrity Indicators Scorecard

Malawi: Integrity Scorecard Report > Sub-Category: Anti-Corruption Law
Indicators		Score
70	Is there legislation criminalizing corruption?	100

Indicator and sub-Indicator Details

Is there legislation criminalizing corruption?

70a: In law, attempted corruption is illegal.

Score:

YES

Comments:

References: Corrupt Practices Act, Sec 24 (1)

70b: In law, extortion is illegal.

Score:

YES

Comments:

References: Corrupt Practices Act, Secs 24 (1), 25 (1)

70c: In law, offering a bribe (i.e. active corruption) is illegal.

Score:

YES

Comments:

References: Corrupt Practices Act, Secs 24 (2), 25 (2)

70d: In law, receiving a bribe (i.e. passive corruption) is illegal.

Score:

YES

Comments:

References: Corrupt Practices Act, Sec 24 (1)

70e: In law, bribing a foreign official is illegal.

Score:

YES

Comments:

References: Corrupt Practices Act, Sec 24

70f: In law, using public resources for private gain is illegal.

Score:

YES

Comments:

References: Corrupt Practices Act, Sec 25 B (1)

70g: In law, using confidential state information for private gain is illegal.

Score:

YES

Comments:

References: Corrupt Practices Act, Sec 25 C (1), (2)

70h: In law, money laundering is illegal.

Score:

YES

Comments:

References: Money Laundering Act

70i: In law, conspiracy to commit a crime (i.e. organized crime) is illegal.

Score:

YES

Comments:

References: Criminal Procedure and Evidence Code