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Is there legislation criminalizing corruption? |
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70a:
In law, attempted corruption is illegal.
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YES |
NO |
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Comments:
References: Leadership Code Act, 2002
Peer Review Comments: The Constitution of the Republic of Uganda The Prevention of Corruption Act 1970 (currently being reviewed)
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70b:
In law, extortion is illegal.
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YES |
NO |
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Comments:
References: Leadership Code Act, 2002
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70c:
In law, offering a bribe (i.e. active corruption) is illegal.
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YES |
NO |
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Comments:
References: Leadership Code Act, 2002
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70d:
In law, receiving a bribe (i.e. passive corruption) is illegal.
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YES |
NO |
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Comments:
References: Leadership Act (2002) and IGG statute
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70e:
In law, bribing a foreign official is illegal.
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YES |
NO |
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Comments:
References: Leadership Code Act, 2002
Peer Review Comments: Bribery, under the laws of Uganda, is not only prohibited for foreign officials, but applies across the board, irrespective of whether one is a national or not.
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70f:
In law, using public resources for private gain is illegal.
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YES |
NO |
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Comments:
References: Leadership Code Act, 2002
Peer Review Comments: References: " 1995 Constitution " Leadership Code Act " Parliamentary Elections Act " Political Parties and Organisations Act " Presidential Elections Act and " Parliamentary Elections Nomination Guidelines 2005 " Campaign Guidelines for Presidential Elections 2006
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70g:
In law, using confidential state information for private gain is illegal.
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YES |
NO |
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Comments:
References: Leadership Code Act, 2002
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70h:
In law, money laundering is illegal.
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YES |
NO |
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Comments:
References: Finance Act, 1993
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70i:
In law, conspiracy to commit a crime (i.e. organized crime) is illegal.
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YES |
NO |
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Comments:
References: Leadership Code Act, 2002
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