A non-partisan or independent body is tasked with monitoring compliance with these rules and procedures, and with initiating procedures in the event of non-compliance. The process of identifying, resolving and managing conflicts of interest is transparent.
Parliament’s rules of procedure contain provisions regarding potential conflicts of interests, including the registration of MPs’ private interests in parliamentary debates, the holding of multiple offices, the declaration of assets, the accepting of gifts and hospitality, and the advising of foreign governments.
Parliamentary mechanisms are in place to prevent, detect and address conflicts of interest within parliament and, where necessary, to hold MPs and staff to account.
The legal framework codifies the rules on conflicts of interest and measures for addressing them. Any exemptions to these rules are limited and clearly defined.
Parliament engages constructively with efforts by the public and CSOs to raise awareness, and to prevent and address corruption at all levels.
The anti-corruption legal framework contains provisions relating to all elected officials, including MPs. Parliament’s rules of procedure include measures to prevent, detect and address corrupt practices within parliament and, where necessary, to hold MPs and staff to account.
Parliament ensures that national anti-corruption bodies are adequately funded and able to operate independently, and regularly interacts with them.
Parliamentary committees conduct regular, in-depth oversight of the implementation of national anti-corruption commitments, laws and policies.
A comprehensive anti-corruption legal framework is in place and complies fully with the mandatory and recommended legislative measures set out in the United Nations Convention against Corruption.
MPs have access to appropriate resources to support parliamentary diplomacy and international engagements, including financial resources, timely information and administrative support.
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