UK implementation of the UN Convention against Corruption

The UK Government has published its draft Self-Assessment under the United Nations Convention against Corruption. If you have comments or suggestions on this document, please send them to Justin Williams (j-williams@dfid.gov.uk) by Tuesday 18 October.

We will also be holding a public consultation meeting on this document on Thursday 13 October. If you would like to attend this meeting, please also contact Justin Williams using the email address above.

What is the United Nations Convention against Corruption?

The United Nations Convention against Corruption is a landmark international anti-corruption treaty with 154 states parties. It provides a comprehensive framework for combating corruption, including measures for preventing and punishing corruption; international cooperation on anti-corruption cases; and returning the proceeds of corruption.

All states parties undergo a review of their compliance with the Convention once every five years. This year the UK is one of the 41 countries under review. The reviewing countries are Israel and Greece. DFID is coordinating the UK review, working closely with the Ministry of Justice and the Home Office.

What is the Self-Assessment for and why is it important?

The Self-Assessment is the UK Government’s view of its own implementation of the UN Convention against Corruption. It provides information on every article that is under review, detailing how UK law meets the standards set in the Convention and how our laws against corruption are implemented. The self-assessment forms the basis for the work of the reviewing countries, Israel and Greece.

How can I take part in the review?

The Government believes it is important that a wide range of stakeholders have an opportunity to take part in the review. We would very much appreciate your views and comments.

• You can request to attend a consultation meeting about the UK self-assessment on Thursday 13 October.
• You can provide written comments on the UK self-assessment until Tuesday 18 October.
• You will also have a further chance to input into the process during the visit of the reviewers to the UK, likely to take place in early 2012.

If you have any comments or questions, please send them to Justin Williams (j-williams@dfid.gov.uk).