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"Calls upon States parties to devote special attention to strengthening integrity across the entire criminal justice system, including the police, prosecution, defence counsel, judiciary, court administration, prison and probation services, and notes with appreciation the assistance provided by the Secretariat to States parties upon request in the integration of anti-corruption measures in institutions of the criminal justice system."
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UN (CAC/COSP): Resolutions and decisions adopted by the Conference of the State Parties to the United Nations Convention against Corruption, at its fifth session, p. 14, para. 15Summaries
- States must take measures to prevent corruption.
- Electoral legislation should include procedures and a range of penalties aimed at preventing corruption in various sectors.
- States should establish effective laws and mechanisms to facilitate the recovery of illicitly acquired assets and the proceeds of corruption.