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ANTI-CORRUPTION EFFORTS
FIRST REGIONAL LAW ENFORCEMENTANTI CORRUPTION CONFERENCE
JAMAICA March 22-23, 2011
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Maya CreoleGarinagu
East Indian
Mestizo
North Americans
ChineseMennonite
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Lack of resourcesHumanFinancial TechnicalLegalWhistle blowing legislation Witness protection
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Establishment of Complaints Unit within the Officer of Governance
Enactment of legislation relating to financing of election campaigns
Ratification of international ConventionsPublic Awareness Campaigns
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Q U E S T I O N S/ C O M M E N T S ???