Bribery and Corruption Law in Hong Kong - Fourth Edition

Bribery and Corruption Law in Hong Kong - Fourth Edition

Bribery and Corruption is a comprehensive and in-depth overview to Hong Kong's bribery and corruption laws. As prosecutors use the common law offence of misconduct in public office increasingly frequently to prosecute public officials who abuse their authority, the law around it continues to develop. It is discussed recent case law that serves to outline the specifics of the offence. The Prevention of Bribery Ordinance (Cap 201) and the Independent Commission Against Corruption Ordinance (Cap 204) are included to make the book a more useful resource for legal professionals.

TABLE OF CONTENTS Of Bribery and Corruption Law in Hong Kong - Fourth Edition

1 The Historical Development of Hong Kong's Anti-Corruption Law
2 The ICAC of the Hong Kong SAR - Part I: Establishment and Structure
3 The ICAC of the Hong Kong SAR - Part II: Jurisdiction and Operations
4 Powers of Arrest and Detention
5 Part I of the Prevention of Bribery Ordinance
6 The Mens Rea of Part II Offences
7 Sections 3 and 8, Prevention of Bribery Ordinance: The Offer and Acceptance of Advantages without a Corrupt Purpose
8 Sections 4 and 7, Prevention of Bribery Ordinance: Corruption Involving Public Bodies
9 Section 9, Prevention of Bribery Ordinance: Corrupt Transactions with Agents
10 Section 10, Prevention of Bribery Ordinance: Explaining Undue Wealth
11 Sentencing for Corruption Offences
12 Powers of Investigation
13 Prosecuting Offences under the Prevention of Bribery Ordinance
14 The Common Law Offence of Misconduct in Public Office"