THE ANTI-CORRUPTION ACT OF BHUTAN 2006 PREAMBLE The People of Bhutan; Recalling His Majesty’s vision of a democracy that enshrines the philosophy of Gross National Happiness, that is responsive to people’s aspirations and needs and that enhances transparency and accountability of governance; Concerned about the seriousness of problem and threat posed by corruption to the stability and security of the society, undermining the institution and values of democracy, ethical values and justice and jeopardizing sustainable development and the rule of law; Convinced that a comprehensive and multidisciplinary approach is required to prevent and combat corruption effectively; Bearing in mind the principles of effective management of public affairs and public property, fairness, responsibility and equality before the law and the need to safeguard integrity and to foster a culture of intolerance for corruption; Determined to make every effort to prevent, detect, punish and root out corruption; Acknowledging the establishment of the Anti-Corruption Commission as an independent authority under the Constitution; and The Anti-Corruption Act of Bhutan has been passed on the Eighth Day of the Fifth Month of the Fire Dog Year, corresponding to the Third Day of the Seventh Month of the Year 2006 during the 85th Session by the National Assembly, Kingdom of Bhutan as follows:
CHAPTER 1 PRELIMINARY Title, Commencement and Extent 1. This Act shall: (a)
Be called the ANTI-CORRUPTION ACT OF BHUTAN 2006;
(b)
Come into force on the Eight Day of the Fifth Month of the Fire Dog Year, corresponding to Third Day of Seventh Month, 2006; and
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