United Nations Convention Against Corruption

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Treaty Code:

M2003-06

Treaty Type:

Multilateral

Common Name:

UNCAC

Responsible Department:

Foreign Affairs and Trade

Administering Department:

Treaty Status:

In Force

Treaty Summary:

This Convention codifies measures to combat corruption in the public and the private sector, including the criminalisation of corruption offences (in particular bribery), measures to detect and deter money laundering, other measures to permit the freezing, seizing and confiscation of the proceeds of crime, and means to enhance international cooperation through extradition and mutual legal assistance.

NZ Adherence Status:

In Force

Adherence Type:

Ratified

Signature Date:

10/12/2003

Adherence Date:

01/12/2015

Expired:

No

Date Concluded:

31/12/2003

Place Concluded:

New York

Entry Into Force Date:

14/12/2005

NZ Entry Into Force Date:

01/01/2016

Termination Date:

Withdrawal Date:

Withdrawal Notification Date:

NZ Objections:

No

NZ Reservations:

No

NZ Declarations:

No

NZ Territorial Applications:

None

NZTS Number:

UNTS Number:

2349

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