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Seminar on Corruption Prevention Department of Electronic EngineeringCity University of Hong Kong ICAC’s Three-pronged Approachin Fighting Corruption Prevention of Bribery Ordinance(PBO) Prevent breach of trust (agent / principal) Protect interest of stakeholders Ensure fair-play Both offeror and recipient of a bribe are guilty Applicable to Government, Public Private Sectors Common Corruption Prone Areas Solicit commissions or rebates from suppliers/contractors Conflict of interest Use of false documents Staff administration PBO Section 9 Agent (employee) Solicits/accepts advantages An act in relation to the principal’s affairs or business Without principals (employers) approval PBO Section 9 Both offeror recipient are guilty Maximum Penalty : Imprisonment of 7 years and $500,000 fine Advantages Gift, loan, fee, reward or commission Employment or contract Payment, release or discharge of loan or liability Service or favor (except entertainment) Exercise of any right or power Entertainment The provision of food or drink, for consumption on the occasion when it is provided, and of any other entertainment connected with, or provided at the same time Prevention of Bribery Ordinance Section 9(3) PBO SECTION 9(3) Examples: Cover up deceptive activities or other offence Procurement of goods or service Attendance / Leave record Job-related allowance or welfare Re-imbursement of expense Ethical Decision MakingETHICS Process – 6 major steps to follow Establish facts, identify ethical issues Take stock of all ‘stakeholders’ Have assessment on stakeholders’ position Identify alternatives Compare and evaluate consequences Select course of action Ethical Decision MakingPLUS Standards – factors to consider Professional / trade-related / company code of conduct Legal requirements Uncompromisable self values Sunshine test PBO Section 11 In any proceedings for an offence, the following shall NOT be a defence: Actually did not have the power,