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Combating corruption: Ukraine’s new law now in force
Practice Area: Anti Money Laundering
Sector: Business services
Jurisdiction: Ukraine
Published: 20 July 2011
Law Firm: Baker & McKenzie
Overview
On 1 July 2011, the new Ukrainian law governing “the Prevention of and Counteraction against Corrupt Practices in Ukraine” entered into force (except for certain provisions concerning income declaration by state officials, which will become effective on 1 January 2012). The new law sets forth the main principles for combating corruption. Certain amendments to the Criminal, Administrative Violations, and Criminal Procedural Codes of Ukraine entered into effect at the same time.
This briefing discusses the scope of the new regulation as well as its impact on gifts and hospitality.
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