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Ms Julie MU Director of Community Relations Independent Commission Against Corruption

The 7th IAACA Annual Conference and General Meeting. Workshop I : Anti-Corruption Agencies in a Changing World: Independence, Accountability and Transparency. “Sustaining Anti-Corruption Efficacy Amid Changing Public Expectations: Hong Kong Experience”. Ms Julie MU

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Ms Julie MU Director of Community Relations Independent Commission Against Corruption

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  1. The 7th IAACA Annual Conference and General Meeting Workshop I : Anti-Corruption Agencies in a Changing World: Independence, Accountability and Transparency “Sustaining Anti-Corruption Efficacy Amid Changing Public Expectations: Hong Kong Experience” Ms Julie MU Director of Community Relations Independent Commission Against Corruption Hong Kong, China

  2. Independence,Accountability andTransparency–Critical Factors forSuccess of ACAs • Enforce the law relentlessly • Be responsive to the demands and expectations of societies they serve For ACAs to tackle corruption effectively, they must

  3. The Hong Kong Experience Establishment of the ICAC in 1974 • Hong Kong Government’s response to public aspirations • Strong political will of the government • Concerted efforts of the ICAC, the government and the community

  4. Corruption Situation of Hong Kong Hong Kong: a clean and efficient government and a fair business environment. • Corruption is firmly under control, with no sign of deterioration. • Corruption is uncommon in Hong Kong. • The general public demonstrated an extremely low tolerance of corruption. • Recognition from the international community.

  5. Safeguarding Independence • The Basic Law • Anti-corruption laws – statutory duty of ICAC • Established legal procedures

  6. Ensuring Accountability • Accounts of the ICAC are under scrutiny of the Audit Commission • An independent review committee (IRC) was set up by the Chief Executive to review ICAC’s regulatory systems and procedures

  7. Enhancing Transparency Striking for a balance between: • Safeguarding confidentiality • Preserving the integrity of investigation • Protecting the reputation of the subjects of investigation • Giving due regard to the public’s right to know

  8. Enhancing Transparency • Press briefings • Media interviews • Press releases • ICAC’s corporate website • Open Days • TV drama series • Smartphone App

  9. Robust Checks and Balances System • Advisory and independent committees • Department of Justice • Judiciary • Legislative Council • Internal monitoring • Media

  10. Meeting Challenges Ahead • Increased sophistication of corruption and the intelligence of the corrupt • Increased public concerns over human rights and personal privacy • Effective checks on the exercise of powers by law enforcement agencies • Demands for the integrity of public officials • Expectation of ACAs to comply with the highest standard of effectiveness and integrity

  11. Meeting Challenges Ahead ICAC went through two comprehensive reviews: • Bill of Rights Ordinance in 1991 • Review Committee on ICAC’s powers and accountability in 1994 Interception of Communications and Surveillance Ordinance in 2006

  12. Meeting Challenges Ahead • Hong Kong’s anti-corruption system remains sound and vibrant • ICAC’s case conviction rate at 80% • Public’s support rate of 98-99%

  13. Meeting Challenges Ahead • Adhere to the law • Rely on checks and balances to ensure impartiality and accountability • Stay sensitive to changing public expectations and strengthen our internal governance

  14. Thank you!

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