New Law Grants Protected Disclosure for Anti-Corruption Commission
In a significant move to combat corruption, the government has passed a landmark law granting protected disclosure for information received by the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC). This law aims to prevent abuse of the right and verify the seriousness of disclosed information before initiating public proceedings.
How it Works
According to the new law, citizens can report acts of corruption to the NACC, but must do so exclusively through the commission. Whistleblowers who provide information to other parties, such as the judiciary or media, will not be granted protection under this law.
- Protected Disclosure: The law grants protected disclosure for information received by the NACC.
- Exclusivity of Reporting: Citizens can only report acts of corruption to the NACC, and not to other parties.
Effective Protection for Whistleblowers
The law provides effective protection for whistleblowers against professional, material, physical, or moral harm. This includes protection for their family members, relatives, assistants, and workers.
- Protection Mechanisms: The law establishes a mechanism to provide compensation for any harm inflicted as a result of uncovering corruption.
- Rewards: Rewards can be obtained if the commission deems them well-deserved, with a committee determining whether the whistleblower deserves recognition.
Penalties for Violations
The law stipulates severe penalties for violations, including failure to maintain confidentiality and abuse of the protected disclosure process.
- Severe Penalties: The law provides for severe penalties for violations, ensuring that those who abuse the system are held accountable.
Implementation
The law will come into effect immediately, with the NACC responsible for implementing its provisions. The commission has been tasked with promoting transparency and accountability in government institutions and combating corruption.
- Immediate Effect: The law will take immediate effect, allowing citizens to report acts of corruption without delay.
- NACC’s Role: The NACC will be responsible for implementing the law and ensuring that whistleblowers are protected and compensated fairly.
Conclusion
In a major step towards curbing corruption, this law is expected to empower citizens to report acts of corruption without fear of retaliation or harm. With effective protection and compensation mechanisms in place, whistleblowers will be encouraged to come forward, helping to uncover corruption and promote accountability in government institutions.
Key Provisions
- Protected disclosure for information received by the NACC
- Exclusivity of reporting to the NACC
- Confidentiality regarding whistleblower’s identity and disclosed information
- Severe penalties for violations
- Effective protection for whistleblowers against professional, material, physical, or moral harm
- Compensation mechanism for harm inflicted as a result of uncovering corruption
- Rewards for well-deserved recognition