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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 agency:
Ministry of Justice and Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Status:
Multilateral. New Zealand signed the Convention in December 2003 at the initial signing ceremony in Mexico.
New Zealand is now working towards ratifying the Convention.
Website:
United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime more [external link]
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).
Contact:
Boris van Beusekom
International Criminal Law
Ministry of Justice
boris.vanbeusekom@justice.govt.nz
Ph (04) 494 9788 Fax (04) 494 9917
Rachel Maidment
Senior Legal Adviser
Legal Division
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
rachel.maidment@mfat.govt.nz
Ph (04) 439 8214
Fax (04) 439 8103
