ANTI-CORRUPTION EFFORTS

FIRST REGIONAL LAW ENFORCEMENTANTI CORRUPTION CONFERENCE

JAMAICA March 22-23, 2011

Maya CreoleGarinagu

East Indian

Mestizo

North Americans

ChineseMennonite

Established in 1922

Has responsibility to appoint public officers, set a code of conduct, fixing salaries and managing public service in general

employees

Types of employees: PE, contract and open vote

1997 – first set of Regulations

2001- Services Commission Regulations enacted

Prevention of Corruption in Public Life Act (Ch. 12) 2008

Prevention of Corruption Act (Ch. 105) updated 2007

Finance and Audit Act (Ch. 15) 2007

Ombudsman Act (Ch. )

Interception of Communication ( Act 2010 )

Services Commission Regulations 2001

Has not ratified any international convention

Complaint madeInvestigation initiatedComplainant informed in writing (with

evidence of allegation where necessary) – May be suspended by HOD

After investigation, if action is contemplated, officer must be informed in writing

Matter to be taken before the Services Commission for review/decision

Officer can have his attorney present

Commission/Officer may call such witnesses as are necessary to establish case

At conclusion of hearing, officer to be notified of outcome, penalty imposed, right to appeal

Criminal proceedings not a bar to disciplinary proceedings

If officer pleas or is found guilty

Commission to take into consideration court’s findings

Lack of resourcesHumanFinancial TechnicalLegalWhistle blowing legislation Witness protection

Establishment of Complaints Unit within the Officer of Governance

Enactment of legislation relating to financing of election campaigns

Ratification of international ConventionsPublic Awareness Campaigns

Q U E S T I O N S/ C O M M E N T S ???