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This Convention codifies measures to combat corruption in the public and the private sector, including the criminalisation of corruption offences (in particular bribery), measures to detect and deter money laundering, other measures to permit the freezing, seizing and confiscation of the proceeds of crime, and means to enhance international cooperation through extradition and mutual legal assistance.
Lead agencies:
Ministry of Justice
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Status:
Multilateral. The convention entered into force in December 2005. New Zealand signed the convention in December 2003 at the initial signing ceremony in Mexico.
In August 2009 Cabinet authorised New Zealand to become a party to the convention, subject to completion of the Parliamentary treaty examination process and passage of the necessary legislation. The Parliamentary treaty examination process for the convention is being conducted by Parliament’s Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Committee.
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Legislation required:
Yes. The Convention will require amendments to the Crimes Act 1961 and to the Financial Transactions Reporting Act 1996 (the latter of which is being reviewed under the Anti-Money Laundering implementation project at the Ministry of Justice).
Contacts:
Boris van Beusekom
International Criminal Law
Ministry of Justice
Email:boris.vanbeusekom@justice.govt.nz
Ph: (04) 494 9788
Fax: (04) 494 9917
Alice King
Legal Adviser
Legal Division
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Email: alice.king@mfat.govt.nz
Ph: (04) 439 8337
Fax: (04) 439 8103
