Does ICAC still exist in Hong Kong?
The ICAC is independent of the Hong Kong Civil Service and politically-appointed Principal Officials. The Basic Law of Hong Kong stipulates that the ICAC shall function independently and be directly accountable to the Chief Executive of Hong Kong.
What does ICAC stand for in Hong Kong?
The Independent Commission Against Corruption
The Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) was established in February 1974. Since its inception, the Commission has been committed to fighting corruption using a three-pronged approach of law enforcement, prevention and education. The ICAC’s first important task was to bring Godber to justice.
Is ICAC real?
The ICAC program is a national network of 61 coordinated task forces representing more than 5,400 federal, state, and local law enforcement and prosecutorial agencies. These agencies are engaged in both proactive and reactive investigations, forensic investigations, and criminal prosecutions.
Who holds ICAC accountable?
The Inspector of the Independent Commission Against Corruption is an independent statutory officer whose role and functions is to hold the ICAC accountable in the way it carries out its function. The Inspector’s role are set out in Part 5A of the ICAC Act.
Who oversees ICAC?
The Inspector is appointed by the Governor on the advice of the Executive but Parliament’s Committee on the ICAC is empowered to veto such appointments by the ICAC Act within time periods specified by the legislation. The current inspector is Bruce McClintock SC whose appointment became official on 1 July 2017.
Who governs ICAC?
Independent Commission Against Corruption (New South Wales)
| Independent Commission Against Corruption | |
|---|---|
| Elected officer responsible | The Hon Dominic Perrottet MP, Premier of New South Wales |
| Agency executive | The Hon Peter Hall QC, Chief Commissioner |
| Website | |
| www.icac.nsw.gov.au |
Who instigated ICAC?
Mr Nick Greiner
Following amendments to the legislation, on 6 August 1988 the then Premier, Mr Nick Greiner, introduced the Independent Commission Against Corruption (Amendment) Bill 1988. It passed swiftly through both Houses of Parliament and received royal assent on 9 August 1988.
Who are the members of ICAC in NSW?
The current Chief Commissioner is the Hon Peter Hall QC (7 August 2017 to 6 August 2022)….Current commissioners.
| Chief Commissioner | The Hon Peter Hall QC |
|---|---|
| Part-time Commissioner | Ms Patricia McDonald SC |
| Part-time Commissioner | Mr Stephen Rushton SC |
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