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OECD urges Luxembourg to introduce liability of legal persons for foreign bribery

27-Mar-2008

Luxembourg urgently needs to establish liability against legal persons for foreign bribery and put in place sanctions that are effective, proportionate and dissuasive, according to a report by the OECD's Working Group on Bribery.

Message to the Conference of State Parties to the UNCAC from the OECD Working Group on Bribery in International Business Transactions

29-Jan-2008

The OECD Working Group on Bribery in International Business Transactions congratulates the Conference of State Parties on the occasion of its second session for its important accomplishments so far in combating corruption, including through the ratification of the United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC) by over one hundred countries and the substantial work of its various working groups.

OECD Working Group on Bribery Launches Public Consultation

14-Jan-2008

The OECD Working Group on Bribery invites public comment on its consultation paper: Review of the OECD Instruments on Combating Bribery of Foreign Public Officials in International Business Transactions Ten Years after Adoption.

OECD questions Turkey's implementation of the OECD Anti-Bribery Convention

08-Jan-2008

The OECD Working Group on Bribery has serious concerns about Turkey's implementation of the OECD Anti-Bribery Convention. Turkey, a Party to the Convention since 2000, has yet to implement key elements of the Convention, including introducing corporate liability for the bribery of foreign public officials and effectively enforcing its foreign bribery offence.

OECD anti-corruption work honoured by international awards

19-Dec-2007

Key participants involved in OECD's work in the global fight against corruption have been honoured by two prestigious bodies, Transparency International in its 2007 Integrity Awards and African investor magazine in its annual African Investor Awards.

Brazil should strengthen corporate liability laws on foreign bribery, says OECD

18-Dec-2007

Brazil should rapidly amend its legislation to make companies directly liable for the payment of bribes to foreign public officials, and to ensure that effective, proportionate and dissuasive sanctions are applicable, according to a new report by the OECD Working Group on Bribery.

More political commitment needed to fight international corruption, says OECD Secretary-General

21-Nov-2007

"Much more needs to be done" to fight international corruption, said OECD Secretary-General Angel Gurría today at a conference in Rome to mark the tenth anniversary of the adoption of the OECD Anti-Bribery Convention.

OECD Anti-Corruption Division wins “Highly Commended” Award in Smart Regulation category of the 2007 Africa Investor Awards

12-Nov-2007

In his acceptance speech, Patrick Moulette, Head of the OECD Anti-Corruption Division, highlights the benefits that South Africa’s membership of the Convention will bring to the fight against corruption in Africa.

OECD Working Group on Bribery expresses serious concerns about Chile's compliance with key provisions of the OECD Anti-Bribery Convention

25-Oct-2007

Chile should promptly adopt the necessary national legislation to improve its compliance with its international obligations under the Anti-Bribery Convention, according to a new report by the OECD Working Group on Bribery.

OECD Working Group on Bribery concerned by Argentina's postponement of on-site visit

18-Oct-2007

The OECD Working Group on Bribery has today issued a letter to Argentina, outlining its serious concerns about the postponement by Argentina of a visit to the country by an international team of experts.




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OECD Working Group on Bribery

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Ten years after the OECD Anti-Bribery Convention entered into force, OECD legal expert Nicola Bonucci talks about its impact and the challenges ahead in the fight against corruption.

Interview with Nicola Bonucci

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Progress made and challenges ahead in the fight against corruption

Interview with the head of the anti-corruption division

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