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Anti-Corruption Laws and Regulations in Bosnia and Herzegovina

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Gift-Giving Regulations

The government of Bosnia and Herzegovina has implemented regulations to prevent corruption by restricting gift-giving for elected officials, executive officeholders, and advisors.

Requirements

  • In the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, gifts exceeding BAM 200 must be reported and turned over to the authority that appointed the recipient.
  • In the Republic of Srpska, gifts exceeding BAM 300 must be reported and turned over to the authority that appointed the recipient.
  • Individuals in these positions may not receive money, checks, or any other form of security, regardless of the amount.

Defenses or Exceptions

According to Section 2.3 of the regulations, there are no defenses or exceptions to the gift-giving restrictions.

Anti-Corruption Compliance

Companies in Bosnia and Herzegovina are expected to adhere to anti-corruption standards. The specific requirements vary between regions:

Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina

  • Companies do not have a mandatory obligation to implement anti-corruption compliance procedures.
  • However, it is a common practice for companies to establish internal regulations to prevent corruption.

Republic of Srpska

  • By law, companies with more than 15 employees must adopt an instruction on handling corruption reporting and ensuring the protection of whistleblowers.

Brcko District

  • Public administrative bodies, institutions, public companies, and other legal entities are required to designate a person in charge of communication and cooperation with the Office for Corruption Prevention.

Official Guidance on Anti-Corruption Compliance

Unfortunately, there is no specific official guidance available on anti-corruption compliance mentioned in the provided text.

Protection of Whistleblowers

Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Law on Protection of Persons Reporting Corruption provides protection to whistleblowers who report bribery and corruption allegations. Here are some key points:

  • The Agency for the Prevention of Corruption shall decide whether to grant an employee whistleblower status within 30 days following their request.
  • Whistleblowers are not subject to material, criminal, or disciplinary liability for disclosing an official secret.

Corporate Criminal Liability

Unfortunately, this section is not fully provided in the text.