ACC forms team against parliamentary election-related corruption
According to the ACC, all these strategies will be implemented under a dedicated department or section.
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The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has formed a rapid response team to prevent corruption in connection with next year's parliamentary elections.
The announcement was made in a plan issued on Wednesday outlining the policies of the ACC to ensure that the parliamentary elections are conducted in a timely manner, prevent corruption and hold fair elections.
The plan, titled 'Anti-Corruption Election Strategy', outlines strategies to achieve three main objectives.
These include, in order to strengthen the investigation of electoral corruption:
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Enhance the capacity of the Commission's investigative staff
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Expedite the investigation of corruption cases
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These include the creation of a rapid response team, submission to the prosecutor to expedite duty prosecution and further strengthening of the election portal
To identify and prevent corrupt practices during elections:
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Raise awareness about corrupt practices and measures that can be taken to prevent such practices
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Expand awareness through ACC's social media
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Publication of ACC policy on electoral corruption
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After the election, a report will be prepared, a press release will be issued on areas of corruption and a paper on misuse of state property will be released
In order to monitor electoral corruption and be aware of potential corrupt practices:
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Strengthen the Intel function in monitoring allegations
According to the ACC, all these strategies will be implemented under a dedicated department or section.
