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"Urges States parties to ensure that procedures for international cooperation allow for the seizure and restraint of assets for a time period sufficient to preserve those assets in full pending proceedings in another State, and to allow or expand cooperation in the enforcement of foreign judgements, including through awareness-raising for judicial authorities."

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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 fourth session, p. 11, para. 8

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Resolutions and decisions adopted by the Conference of the State Parties to the United Nations Convention against Corruption, at its fourth session

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States should establish effective laws and mechanisms to facilitate the recovery of illicitly acquired assets and the proceeds of corruption.