Yesterday senior members of the procurement committee had long discussion with the CIABOC with regard to the developing of National Action Plan.They mainly focused on the procurement issue.These issues came up during country wise consultation CIABOC had with public servant and members of the civil society.Yesterday it was discussed at length how best the existing procurement procedures should be strengthen to minimized the opportunity for bribery and corruption.

The members of CIABOC and the general public of Gampaha will take part in deliberation programme on prevention of bribery and corruption tomorrow .The Commissioner Mr. Neville Guruge ,Director General Mr. Sarath Jayamanne,District Secretariat of Gampaha Mr. Sunil Jayalath and other government officers and civil societies will take part in this programme.

Another Landmark event with collabaration of CIABOC was launched naming "Youth for Intergrity" on 29th August 218 at Youth Training Center Avissawlla.This programme was assisted by Ministry of Youth Affairs ,American Bar Association and several other institutions.It was targeted the members of youth parliament and youth representing 25 districts of Sri Lanka.The DG of CIABOC presented an eminent speech on combatting bribery and corruption.

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A workshop on functions of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption was held for 40 Prison Officers on 21.08.2018.

The Corruption and Bribery Prevention Unit of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption was initiated on 17.08.2018 (last Friday) with the patronage of the Chairman of the Commission and the participation of Commissioners, Director Generaland the staff.

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The training programme on Procurement Procedures organized by the CIABOC for its legal officers, investigation and other officers was held yesterday at the Taj Samudra Hotel Colombo on 9am to 5pm. This event was funded by the EASTWEST. 

Case No B/1928/12

Today High Court Judge Mrs. Champa Rajarathnam sentenced A.T.M. Aris & M.A. Mohideen for 2 years Rigorous Imprisonment suspended it for 20 years & a fine of Rs. 10,000/- for each accused over bribery charges which were levelled against them for conspiring to offer Rs. 4Mn & for offering Rs. 1.5Mn to Roshan Sanjeewa then OIC attached to Sapugaskanda Police. Both accused pleaded guilty.

The Global Expert Group Meeting (EGM)on the Jakarta Principles co-hosted by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) in Sri Lanka, UNODC, and UNDP, Sri Lanka successfully concluded on 27 July 2018 in Colombo. The Expert Group Meeting was convened to develop a “Commentary on the Jakarta Statement on Principles for Anti-Corruption Agencies”. The Commentary, which will be known as the Colombo Commentary to the Jakarta Principles (COCO) will be finalized by the UNODC in the near future. It will provide guidance and clarity on the Jakarta Principles asrequested by state parties to the United Nations Convention Against Corruption (UNCAC) in order to strengthen the effectiveness and independence of national anti-corruption authorities.