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  • Crime

    Introduction to Crime Crime, commission of an act or act of omission that violates the law and is punishable by the state. Crimes are considered injurious to society or the community, as distinguished from torts (see Tort) and breach of contract. As defined by law, a crime includes both the […]

  • UN Convention against Corruption

    UN Convention against Corruption Title United Nations Convention Against Corruption About the Convention The purposes of the Convention are to promote and strengthen measures to prevent and combat corruption […]

  • UN Convention against Corruption

    UN Convention against Corruption Title United Nations Convention Against Corruption About the Convention The purposes of the Convention are to promote and strengthen measures to prevent and combat corruption […]

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  • United Nations Convention Against Corruption

    Treaties : United Nations Convention Against Corruption On 14 December 2005 the United Nations Convention Against Corruption entered into force. The Convention seeks to prevent and combat corrupt practices of public officials, and, in some instances, the Convention also addresses corruption in the private sector. Adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in October 2003,…