Home Page

Algeria4

Reservation and declaration:

       Reservation:

       The Government of the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria does not consider itself bound by the provisions of article 66, paragraph 2 of this Convention, which provides that any dispute between two or more States Parties concerning the interpretation or application of the Convention that cannot be settled through negotiation shall, at the request of one of those States Parties, be submitted to arbitration or to the International Court of Justice.

       The Government of the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria considers that no dispute of such nature may be submitted to arbitration or to the International Court of Justice without the consent of all the parties to the dispute.

       Declaration:

       The ratification of this Convention by the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria does not in any way signify recognition of Israel.

       The present ratification may not be interpreted as leading to the establishment of relations of any kind with Israel.

Azerbaijan

Declarations:

       "The Republic of Azerbaijan declares that it will be unable to guarantee compliance with the provisions of this Convention in its territories occupied by the Republic of Armenia until these territories are liberated from that occupation.

       The Republic of Azerbaijan declares that none of the rights, obligations and provisions set out in the Convention shall be applied by the Republic of Azerbaijan in respect of the Republic of Armenia.

Reservation:

       In accordance with paragraph 3 of Article 66 of the Convention, the Republic of Azerbaijan declares that it does not consider itself bound by paragraph 2 of Article 66."

Bahamas

       Reservation:

       “Pursuant to Article 66, paragraph 3 of the United Nations Convention Against Corruption, the Government of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas declares that it does not consider itself bound by the provisions of Article 66, paragraph 2 of the Convention. The Government of the Bahamas asserts that the consent of all parties to such a dispute is necessary, in each individual case, before the dispute is submitted to arbitration or to the International Court of Justice.”

Bahrain

Reservation:

       "The Kingdom of Bahrain does not consider itself bound by article 66, pararaph 2 of the Convention."

Bangladesh

Reservation:

       "Pursuant to Article 66, paragraph 3 of the Convention, People's Republic of Bangladesh does not consider itself bound by the provisions of Article 66, paragraph 2 of the Convention."

Belgium

       Reservation:

       The Belgian Government entered the following reservation concerning the implementation of article 29 of the United Nations Convention against Corruption, done in New York on 31 October 2003 at the time of the deposit of its instrument of ratification, the

       text of which reads as follows:

       “In accordance with articles 21 and 22 of the preliminary part of the Belgian Code of Criminal Procedure, the fact that an alleged perpetrator of an offence established in accordance with this Convention has evaded the administration of justice shall not extend or

       suspend the statute of limitations period in which to commence proceedings.”

Belize

Reservation:

       “Pursuant to paragraph 3 of article 66 of the Convention, the Government of Belize declares it does not consider itself bound by the provisions of paragraph 2 of article 66 of the Convention. The Government of Belize asserts that the consent of all parties to such a dispute as is referred to in paragraph 2 is necessary, in each individual case, before the dispute is submitted to arbitration or to the International Court of Justice.”

Bhutan

Reservation:

       “The Kingdom of Bhutan does not consider itself bound by Article 66, paragraph 2 of the United Nations Convention Against Corruption.”

Brunei Darussalam

Reservation:

       « Brunei Darussalam does not consider itself bound by the provisions of paragraph 2 of Article 66 and therefore take the position that disputes relating to the interpretation or application of the Convention which cannot be settled through the channel provided for in paragraph 2 of the said Article may be referred to the International Court of Justice only with the consent of the parties to the dispute.”

Canada

Declarations:

       "1.  Article 14 (1) (b):

       Article 14 (1) (b) provides that the obligation of a State Party to exchange financial intelligence shall be ‘within the conditions prescribed by its domestic law.' Given that Canadian law only permits the exchange of information between Financial Intelligence Units through bilateral agreements or arrangements, Canada will provide for exchange of the information referred to in this article only pursuant to such a bilateral agreement or arrangement.

       2.  Article 17:

       It is the understanding of the Government of Canada that in relation to Article 17 the word ‘diversion' means embezzlement and misappropriation, which constitute the criminal offences of theft and fraud under current Canadian law.

       3.  Article 20:

       Article 20 provides that the obligation of a State Party to criminalize illicit enrichment shall be ‘subject to its constitution and the fundamental principles of its legal system.' An offence of illicit enrichment is incompatible with the Constitution of Canada, more specifically with the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, and the fundamental principles of the Canadian legal system.  Canada will therefor not create the offence of illicit enrichment.

       4.  Article 42 (2):

       Article 42 (2) provides that a State Party ‘may' establish jurisdiction based on nationality.  Given that Canada has effective and broad territorial jurisdiction over corruption offences, Canada does not intend to extend its jurisdiction in the case of an offence committed by a Canadian national beyond that existing territorial basis of jurisdiction.

       5.  Article 52:

       Canada already imposes strict requirements on financial institutions within its jurisdiction to closely scrutinize foreign persons with prominent public functions and theirfamily members and close associates.  It is the understanding of the Government of Canada that these current requirements satisfy Article 52, particularly in light of the negotiations of the State Paich led to the creation and inclusion of Article 52 in the Convention.  Canada is in the process of undergoing consultations with a view to implementing legislative changes that would broaden this existing due diligence beyond the obligations contained in the Convention and expand the category of persons covered and the financial institutions in whom they apply.  Canada will inform the Depository of the outcome of these discussions.

       6.  Article 54:

       Canada will provide international assistance for the freezing, seizure and forfeiture of proceeds of crime and offence-related property only when the request is accompanied by an order from a court of criminal jurisdiction in the requesting country.  In the case where international assistance is required for the forfeiture of this property, Canada will provide assistance only when the request is accompanied by a final order from such a court."

China

Reservation:

       .....the People's Republic of China shall not be bound by paragraph 2 of Article 66 of the United Nations Convention against Corruption.

Colombia

Reservation:

       In accordance with article 66, paragraph 3, of the Convention, Colombia declares that it does not consider itself bound by paragraph 2 of that article.

Cuba

Reservation:

       The Republic of Cuba declares that, pursuant to article 66, paragraph 3, of the Convention, it does not consider itself bound by the provisions of paragraph 2 of this article, which deals with the settlement of disputes arising between States parties concerning the interpretation or application of this Convention and referral of such disputes to the International Court of Justice, because it believes that such disputes should be resolved through amicable negotiations between the States parties.

El Salvador

Declaration and notifications:

       (a)    With respect to the provisions of article 44, the Republic of El Salvador does not regard the above-mentioned Convention as the legal basis for cooperation in connection with extradition;

       (b)     With respect to article 46, paragraphs 13 and 14, the Republic of El Salvador states that the central authority as regards El Salvador is the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and that the acceptable language is Spanish.

Declaration:

       (c)     With respect to article 66, the Government of the Republic of El Salvador states that, by virtue of the provisions of paragraph 3 of that article, it does not consider itself bound by the provisions of paragraph 2 as it does not recognize the compulsory jurisdiction of the International Court of Justice. The foregoing applies exclusively to the context of the process for the settlement of disputes set forth in the said article.

Ethiopia15

       

European Union

5 October 2022

       “Information on the modifications to the competences of the European Union following the Lisbon Treaty concerning matters governed by United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC)

       This information concerns the modifications to the competences of the European Union with regard to matters governed by the United Nations Convention against Corruption since the entry into force of the Lisbon Treaty. With the entry into force of the Treaty of Lisbon, the powers of the European Union that succeeded the Community¹ have been extended. The information contained below supplements the information contained in the notification of 8 March 2010.

       The EU acquired new criminal law competences under Title V of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (Articles 82 and 83 TFEU). The EU has exercised its competences by legislating in various policy areas relevant to the Convention (e.g. anti-money laundering, integrity of financial markets, and fight against insider dealing, market manipulation and other forms of abusive behaviour in financial markets, freezing, management and confiscation of assets related to corruption, fight against corruption in the private sector by means of criminal law, fight against criminal offences affecting the financial interests of the Union and prevention of corruption involving officials of the European Union or officials of Member States of the European Union; the protection of reporting persons (‘whistleblowers’)).

       The Union notes that it has also competence to counter fraud and any other illegal activities affecting the financial interests of the Union (Article 325 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union), including in questions relating to anti-corruption, and has exercised its competence in this area, notably with the establishment of the European Anti-Fraud Office, and the adoption of detailed rules on the administrative aspects of the fight against illegal activities affecting the financial interests of the Union. The Union has also acquired the competence to establish the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) (Article 86 TFEU). Established with Regulation (EU) 2017/1939², the EPPO is competent to investigate, prosecute and bring to judgment the perpetrators of, and accomplices to, criminal offences affecting the Union’s financial interests. In accordance with that Regulation, this includes: money laundering involving property derived from such offences, corruption that damages or is likely to damage the Union’s financial interests, and misappropriation that damages such interests³. In the areas mentioned above, as far as it has adopted measures, it is exclusively for the Union to enter into external undertakings with other countries or competent international organisations in so far as such undertakings may affect those measures or alter their scope.

       In the sphere of development cooperation, the European Union has competence to carry out activities and conduct a common policy. This includes support to partner countries in the ratification and implementation of the United Nations Convention against Corruption and the use of provisions to combat fraud and corruption in agreements with partner countries. The exercise of this competence shall not result in Member States being prevented from exercising theirs. The Union’s development cooperation policy and that of the Member States complement and reinforce each other.

       ______________________

       ¹ Please see the notification of 8 March 2010 to the Secretary-General of the United Nations, in his capacity as depositary UN conventions (including UNCAC).

       ² Council Regulation (EU) 2017/1939 of 12 October 2017 implementing enhanced cooperation on the establishment of the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (‘the EPPO’), OJ L 283, 31.10.2017, p. 1-71.

       ³ The EPPO became operational on 1 June 2021, when it assumed its investigative and prosecutorial tasks, in accordance with Article 120(2) of Regulation (EU) 2017/1939.”

12 November 2008

Declarations:

       “Declaration concerning the competence of the European Community with regard to matters governed by the United Nations Convention against Corruption

       Article 67, paragraph 3, of the United Nations Convention against Corruption provides that the instrument of ratification, acceptance or approval of a regional economic integration organisation shall contain a declaration on the extent of its competence.

       1. The Community notes that, for the purposes of the Convention, the term ‘States Parties’ applies to regional economic integration organisations within the limits of their competence. To the extent that provisions of Community law are affected by the provisions of the Convention, the European Community has an exclusive competence to accept such obligations with respect to its own public administration. In this regard, the Community declares that it has power under the Treaty establishing the European Community to deal with the following issues:

       - developing, implementing and maintening preventive anti-corruption policies and practices,

       - establishing a preventive anti-corruption body or bodies (including the European Anti-Fraud Office) and providing the means for the public to inform such body or bodies of incidents which may constitute corruption,

       - regulating the recruitment, conditions of service, remuneration, training, etc. of non-elected officials under the Staff Regulations and the implementing rules to those Regulations,

       - promoting transparency and avoiding conflicts of interest in the design of the European Community’s systems which regulate the performance of the duties of public officials,

       - developing and implementing codes of conduct,

       - ensuring appropriate standards in relation to public procurement and the management of public finances,

       - enhancing the transparency of the European Community’s organisation, functioning and decision-making processes,

       - with due regard to the independence of judicial bodies of the European Communities, developing, implementing and maintening measures to strengthen the integrity of those bodies and to prevent opportunities for corruption.

       2. The Community also points out that it has competence with regard to the proper functioning of the internal market, comprising an area without internal frontiers in which the free movement of goods, capital and services is ensured in accordance with the provisions of the Treaty establishing the European Community. For this purpose, the Community has adopted measures to:

       - ensure transparency and the equal access of all candidates for public contracts and markets of Community relevance, thereby contributing to preventing corruption,

       - ensure appropriate standards on accounting and auditing of Community relevance,

       - prevent money laundering; such measures do not, however, include those concerning cooperation among judicial and law enforcement authorities.

       Where it has adopted measures, it is for the Community alone to enter into external undertakings with third States or competent international organisations which affect those measures or alter their scope.

       3. Community policy in the sphere of development cooperation as well as cooperation with other third countries complements policies pursued by Member States to support partner countries in the implementation of the United Nations Convention against Corruption and includes provisions to combat corruption.

       4. The scope and exercise of Community competence are, by their nature, subject to continuous development and the Community will complete or amend this declaration, if necessary, in accordance with Article 67 (3) of the Convention.

       5. The United Nations Convention against Corruption shall apply, with regard to the competence of the Community, to the territories in which the Treaty establishing the European Community is applied and under the conditions laid down in that Treaty, in particular Article 299 thereof.

       Pursuant to Article 299 of that Treaty, this declaration is not applicable to the territories of the Member States in which the said Treaty does not apply and is without prejudice to such acts or positions as may be adopted under the Convention by the Member States concerned on behalf of, and in the interests of, those territories."

       "With respect to Article 66, paragraph 2, the Community points out that, according to Article 34, paragraph 1, of the Statute of the International Court of Justice, only States may be parties before that Court. Therefore, under Article 66, paragraph 2, of the Convention, in disputes involving the Community, only dispute settlement by way of arbitration will be available."

Georgia

Reservation:

       “In accordance with article 66, paragraph 3, Georgia excludes the arbitration proceedings provided for in article 66, paragraph 2.”

Grenada

Reservation:

       “ … Pursuant to Article 66, paragraph 3 of the United Nations Convention against Corruption, the Government of Grenada declares that it does not consider itself bound by the provisions of Article 66, paragraph 2 of the Convention. The Government of Grenada asserts that the consent of all parties to such a dispute is necessary, in each individual case, before the dispute is submitted to arbitration or to the International Court of Justice.”

Holy See

Reservations and declarations:

       "By acceding to the United Nations Convention against Corruption, the Holy See, acting also in the name and on behalf of Vatican City State, intends to contribute and to give its moral support to the global prevention, repression and prosecution of such crime.

       In conformity with its own nature, its Universal Mission, and the particular character of Vatican City State, the Holy See upholds the values of brotherhood, justice and peace between persons and peoples, whose protection and strengthening require the primacy of the rule of law and respect for human rights, and it reaffirms that instruments of criminal and judicial cooperation constitute effective safeguards in the face of criminal activities that jeopardize human dignity and peace.

Reservations:

       With regard to article 63.7, the Holy See, acting also in the name and on behalf of Vatican City State, specifically reserves the right to consent in each particular case, and on an ad hoc basis, to be subject to any mechanism or body to review the implementation of the Convention which has been established, or which may be established in the future, by the Conference of State Parties.

       Pursuant to article 66.3 of the Convention, the Holy See, acting also in the name and on behalf of Vatican City State, declares that it does not consider itself bound by article 66.2 of the Convention. The Holy See, acting also in the name and on behalf of Vatican City State, specifically reserves the right to agree in a particular case, on an ad hoc basis, to any convenient means to settle any dispute arising out of this Convention.

Declarations:

       […]

       With regard to articles 43 to 48 of the Convention, the Holy See, acting also in the nameand on behalf of Vatican City State, declares that, in light of its legal doctrine and the sources of its law (Vatican City State Law LXXI, 1 October 2008), nothing in the Convention shall be interpreted as imposing an obligation to extradite or to provide mutual legal assistance if there are substantial grounds for believing that the request is made for the purpose of prosecuting or punishing a person on account of that person’s race, religion, nationality, ethnic origin or political opinion; that compliance with the request would cause prejudice to that person’s position for any of these reasons; or that the person would be subject to the death penalty or to torture.

       In light of its own nature and its legal order (article 207 of the Vatican Criminal Code, amended by article 21 of Law N. IX on Amendments to the Criminal Code and the Code of Criminal Procedure, of 11 July 2013, and Motu Proprio on the Jurisdiction of Judicial Authorities of Vatican City State in Criminal Matters, of 11 July 2013), the Holy See declares that the following persons are deemed “public officials” for the purposes of Vatican criminal law:

       a)  any person holding a legislative, administrative or judicial office in the Vatican City State, whether appointed or elected, permanent or temporary, paid or unpaid, irrespective of that person’s seniority;

       b)  any person who performs a public function in the Vatican City State, even for a public agency or public enterprise, or who provides a public service;

       c)  members, officials and personnel of the various organs of the Roman Curia and of the Institutions connected to it;

       d)  papal legates and diplomatic personnel of the Holy See;

       e)  those persons who serve as representatives, managers or directors, as well as persons who even de factomanage or exercise control overthe entities directly dependent on the Holy See and listed in the registry of canonical juridical persons kept by the Governorate of Vatican City State;

       f)  any other person holding an administrative or judicial mandate in the Holy See, permanent or temporary, paid or unpaid, irrespective of that person’s seniority."

India

Reservation:

       "The Government of the Republic of India does not consider itself bound by paragraph 2 of Article 66 of the Convention."

Indonesia

Reservation:

       "The Government of the Republic of Indonesia does not consider itself bound by the provisions of article 66, paragraph 2 and takes the position that disputes relating to the interpretation or application of the Convention which can not be settled through the channel provided for in paragraph 2 of the said article may be referred to the International Court of Justice only with consent of the parties to the disputes."

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Reservation made upon signature and confirmed upon ratification:

       "Pursuant to article 66, paragraph 3 of the United Nations Convention against Corruption, the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran declares that it does not consider itself bound by the provisions of article 66, paragraph 2 of the Convention.  The Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran affirms that the consent of all parties to such a dispute is necessary, in each individual case, for the submission of the dispute to arbitration or to the International Court of Justice.  The Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran can, if it deems appropriate, for the settlement of such a dispute, agree with the submission of the dispute to arbitration in accordance with its Constitution and related domestic law.

       The Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran reserves its right to declare further reservation(s), at it deems appropriate, at the time of the deposit of the instrument of ratification of the Convention."

       Interpretative declaration made upon ratification:

       “The Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran regards the ‘laundering of proceeds of crime’ in Article 23 of the Convention as relating exclusively to the offences stipulated in the Convention.”

Israel

Reservation made upon signature and confirmed upon ratification:

       "Pursuant to article 66, paragraph 3 of the Convention, the Government of the State of Israel declares that it does not consider itself bound by the provisions of article 66, paragraph 2 of the Convention."

Kazakhstan

Reservation:

       In accordance with article 66, paragraph 3 of the Convention, the Republic of Kazakhstan does not consider itself bound by article 66, paragraph 2 of the Convention.

Kuwait

Reservation:

       ... subject to a reservation concerning the mandatory jurisdiction of the International Court of Justice in cases of arbitration or the referral of disputes stipulated in article 66, paragraph 2.

Lao People's Democratic Republic

Reservation:

       “In accordance with paragraph 3, Article 66 of the Convention against Corruption, the Lao People’s Democratic Republic declares that it does not consider itself bound by paragraph 2, Article 66 of the present Convention. The Lao People’s Democratic Republic declares further that to refer a dispute concerning the interpretation or application of the present Convention to International Arbitration or to refer it to the International Court of Justice for decision requires the consent of all parties thereto.”

Malaysia

Reservations:

       “(a) Pursuant to Article 66, paragraph 3 of the Convention, the Government of Malaysia declares that it does not consider itself bound by Article 66, paragraph 2 of the Convention; and

       (b) The Government of Malaysia reserves the right specifically to agree in a particular case to follow the arbitration procedure set forth in Article 66, paragraph 2 of the Convention or any other procedure for arbitration.”

Malta

Reservation:

       "Pursuant to Article 66, the Government of Malta declares that it shall not be bound by the provisions of paragraph 2 of article 66 of this Convention."

Mozambique

4 November 2008

Reservation:

       “The Republic of Mozambique does not consider itself bound by the provision of Article 66, paragraph 2 of the United Nations Convention against Corruption, which provides that any dispute between two or more States Parties concerning the interpretation or application of the Convention that cannot be settled through negotiation shall, at the request of one of those States Parties, be submitted to arbitration or to the International Court of Justice.

       The Republic of Mozambique considers that no dispute of such nature may be submitted to arbitration or to the International Court of Justice without the consent of all parties to the dispute.”

Myanmar

Upon signature:

       Reservation:

       "With regard to any dispute between two or more States Parties concerning the interpretation or application of the United Nations Convention against Corruption, the Union of Myanmar does not consider itself bound by paragraph 2 of article 66 of the Convention."

Nepal

Reservation:

       “The Government of Nepal does not consider itself bound by the provision of Article 66 of the United Nations Convention against Corruption under which any dispute between two or more States Parties concerning the interpretation or application of the Convention, at the request of one of those States to the dispute shall be submitted to arbitration, or any of those States Parties may refer the dispute in question to the International Court of Justice.”

Oman

       With a reservation to article 66 (2) made in accordance with article 66 (3).

Pakistan

Reservation:

       “The Government of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan declares that, pursuant to Article 66, Paragraph 3 of the Convention, it does not consider itself bound by the provisions of paragraph 2 of this Article."

Panama

Declaration :

       ... the Republic of Panama does not consider itself bound by paragraph 2 of [article 66] which reads as follows:

       "2.  Any dispute between two or more States Parties concerning the interpretation or application of this Convention that cannot be settled through negotiation within a reasonable time shall, at the request of one of those States Parties, be submitted to arbitration. If, six months after the date of the request for arbitration, those States Parties are unable to agree on the organization of the arbitration, any one of those States Parties may refer the dispute to the International Court of Justice by request in accordance with the Statute of the Court."

Paraguay

Reservation:

       The Republic of Paraguay makes the following reservation in relation to the term "offence" as defined in the United Nations Convention against Corruption:

       For the application of the Convention, the meaning of the term "offence" shall be understood  to be "punishable act", in accordance with current domestic legislation.

Qatar

Reservation made upon signature and confirmed upon ratification:

       ... with reservation on the provisions of paragraph  2 of article 66 of the Convention, concerning arbitration and referring the dispute to the International Court of Justice, under the name of the State of Qatar.

Russian Federation

Declarations:

       1)  The Russian Federation possesses jurisdiction over the acts recognized as criminal pursuant to article 15; article 16, paragraph 1; articles 17 to 19, 21 and 22; article 23, paragraph 1; and articles 24, 25 and 27 of the Convention in the cases covered by article 42, paragraphs 1 and 3 of the Convention;

       ...

       3) The Russian Federation believes that article 44, paragraph 15 of the Convention must be interpreted in such a way as to make accountability for offences falling within the purview of this Convention inescapable, without prejudice to the effectiveness of international cooperation on extradition and legal assistance; 

       ...

       4) The Russian Federation declares, on the basis of article 46, paragraph 7, of the Convention, that it will apply article 46, paragraphs 9 to 29, of the Convention in lieu of the corresponding provisions of treaties of mutual legal assistance concluded between the Russian Federation and other States Parties to the Convention, on a foundation of reciprocity, if, in the view of the central authority of the Russian Federation, to do so would facilitate cooperation;

       ...

       7) The Russian Federation declares, in accordance with article 48, paragraph 2, of the Convention, that it will consider the Convention to be the basis for mutual cooperation between law enforcement agencies in respect of the offences covered by the Convention, provided that such cooperation does not involve investigations or other procedural activities in the territory of the Russian Federation;

       8) The Russian Federation declares, in accordance with article 55, paragraph 6, of the Convention, that it will consider the Convention to be a necessary and sufficient treaty basis for taking the measures referred to in article 55, paragraphs 1 and 2, of the Convention, on a foundation of reciprocity.

Saudi Arabia

Reservations:

       “1. The Kingdom does not consider this Convention to be the legal basis for the matter of extradition with other State Parties to this [C]onvention, provided for in paragraph (5) of Article (44).

       2. The Kingdom does not consider itself bound by paragraph (2) of Article (66) of the Convention, in accordance with paragraph (3) of the same Article.”

Singapore

Reservation:

       “Pursuant to Article 66, paragraph 3 of the above mentioned Convention, the Government of the Republic of Singapore does not consider itself bound by the provisions of Article 66, paragraph 2 of the said Convention.”

South Africa

Reservation:

       "... pending a decision by the Government of the Republic of South Africa on the compulsory jurisdiction of the International Court of Justice, the Government of the Republic does not consider itself bound by the terms of Article 66 (2) of the Convention which provides for the compulsory jurisdiction of the International Court of Justice in differences arising out of the interpretation or application of the Convention. The Republic will adhere to the position that, for the submission of a particular dispute for settlement by the International Court, the consent of all the parties to the dispute is required in every individual case."

Spain

Declaration made upon signature and confirmed upon ratification:

       The Kingdom of Spain declares that the expression "special territory" used in article 46, paragraph 13, refers to entities included within the territorial organization of States Parties, but not to dependent territories for whose international relations those States are responsible.

St. Lucia

       “In accordance with Article 66, paragraph 3 of the Convention, the Government of Saint Lucia declares that it does not consider itself bound by the provisions of Article 66, paragraph 2 of the Convention.”

Thailand

Reservation :

       “…, in accordance with paragraph 3 of Article 66 of the Convention, the Kingdom of Thailand does not consider itself bound by paragraph 2 of the same Article.”

Tunisia

Upon signature:

       Reservation:

       The Republic of Tunisia declares that, in signing the United Nations Convention against Corruption, adopted in New York on 31 October 2003, it does not consider itself bound by the provisions of article 66, paragraph 2, of the Convention and affirms that differences as to the interpretation or application of the said Convention may be submitted to the International Court of Justice only with the prior consent of all the parties concerned.

United Arab Emirates

Reservation:

       ... subject to a reservation to article 66, paragraph 2, of the Convention regarding arbitration, which it does not consider itself bound by.

United States of America

Reservations and declarations:
"Reservations

       (1) The United States of America reserves the right to assume obligations under the Convention in a manner consistent with its fundamental principles of federalism, pursuant to which both federal and state criminal laws must be considered in relation to the conduct addressed in the Convention.  U.S. federal criminal law, which regulates conduct based on its effect on interstate or foreign commerce, or another federal interest, serves as an important component of the legal regime within the United States for combating corruption and is broadly effective for this purpose.  Federal criminal law does not apply where such criminal conduct does not so involve interstate or foreign commerce, or another federal interest.  There are conceivable situations involving offenses of a purely local character where U.S. federal and state criminal law may not be entirely adequate to satisfy an obligation under the Convention.  Similarly, in the U.S. system, the states are responsible for preventive measures governing their own officials.  While the states generally regulate their own affairs in a manner consistent with the obligations set forth in the chapter on preventive measures in the Convention, in some cases they may do so in a different manner.  Accordingly, there may be situations where state and federal law will not be entirely adequate to satisfy an obligation in Chapters II and III of the Convention.  The United States of America therefore reserves to the obligations set forth in the Convention to the extent they (1) address conduct that would fall within this narrow category of highly localized activity or (2) involve preventive measures not covered by federal law governing state and local officials.This reservation does not affect in any respect the ability of the United States to provide international cooperation to other States Parties in accordance with the provisions of the Convention.

       (2) The United States of America reserves the right not to apply in part the obligation set forth in Article 42, paragraph 1 (b) with respect to the offenses established in accordance with the Convention.  The United States does not provide for plenary jurisdiction over offenses that are committed on board ships flying its flag or aircraft registered under its laws.  However, in many circumstances, U.S. law provides for jurisdiction over such offenses committed on board U.S. - flagged ships or aircraft registered under U.S. law.  Accordingly, the United States shall implement paragraph 1 (b) to the extent provided for under its federal law.
Declarations

       (1) In accordance with Article 66, paragraph 3, the United States of America declares that it does not consider itself bound by the obligations set forth in Article 66, paragraph 2.

       (2) The United States declares that the provisions of the Convention (with the exception of Articles 44 and 46) are non-self-executing. None of the provisions of the Convention creates a private right of action.

Uzbekistan

Declaration:

       “… to paragraphs 1 and 3 of Article 42 of the Convention: The Republic of Uzbekistan declares that in accordance with the national legislation, offenses described in articles 15-19, 21, 22, paragraph 1 of the article 23, articles 24, 25, 27 are criminal offenses and on them the jurisdiction of the Republic of Uzbekistan shall be applied …”

Reservation:

       “… to Article 66 of the Convention: In accordance with paragraph 3 of the article 66 of the Convention the Republic of Uzbekistan declares that it does not consider itself bound by the provisions of paragraph 2 of article 66 of the Convention.”

Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of)

Upon Ratification

       Reservation:

       The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, in accordance with article 66, paragraph 3, of the United Nations Convention against Corruption, hereby makes an express reservation concerning the provisions of paragraph 2 of that article. Consequently, it does not consider itself obliged to resort to arbitration as a means of dispute settlement, nor does it recognize the compulsory jurisdiction of the International Court of Justice.”

       Declaration:

       The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela also declares that:

       Concerning the provisions of article 44, paragraph 11, the extradition of nationals is expressly prohibited under Venezuelan law. In that regard, Venezuela undertakes, at the request of the State party seeking extradition, to submit the case without undue delay to its competent authorities for the purpose of prosecution.

Viet Nam

Reservation made upon signature and confirmed upon ratification:

       "The Government of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam does not consider itself bound by the  provisions of Article 66, paragraph 2, of this Convention."

Declarations:

       “1. Pursuant to principles of the Vietnamese law, the Socialist Republic of Vietnam declares that it does not consider itself bound by the provisions with regard to the criminalization of illicit enrichment set forth in Article 20 and the criminal liability of legal persons set forth in Article 26 of the United Nations Convention Against Corruption.

       2. The Socialist Republic of Vietnam declares that the provisions of the United Nations Convention Against Corruption are non-self-executing; the implementation of provisions set forth in the Convention shall be in accordance with Constitutional principles and substantive law of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, on the basis of bilateral or multilateral cooperative agreements with other States Parties and the principle of reciprocity.”

Yemen

Reservation:

       .....subject to our reservation concerning article 44 and article 66, paragraph 2, of the Convention.

Netherlands (Kingdom of the)

6 December 2007

Ojection to the reservations made by the United States of America upon ratification:

       “The Government of the Kingdom of the Netherlands has carefully examined the reservations made by the United States of America to the United Nations Convention against Corruption.

       The Government of the Kingdom of the Netherlands considers that reservations which consist of a reference to the federal structure of a State or to its national legislation leave it uncertain to which extent that State accepts to be bound by the obligations under the treaty. It is in the common interest of States that treaties which they decide to ratify or accede to be fully complied with by all parties and that States be prepared to adapt their national legislation to their obligations under such treaties. Reservations such as the ones made by the United States, which declare that obligations under the Convention will be assumed to the extent consistent with its fundamental principles of federalism or national law, undermine the basis of the international law of treaties. The Government of the Kingdom of the Netherlands therefore objects to these reservations.

       It is the understanding of the Government of the Kingdom of the Netherlands that the reservations of the United States of America do not exclude or modify the legal effect of provisions of the Convention in their application to the United States.

       This objection does not constitute an obstacle to the entry into force of the Convention between the Kingdom of the Netherlands and the United States.”

17 April 2018

With regard to the late reservation made by Bhutan:

       “The Government of the Kingdom of the Netherlands has carefully examined the reservation made by the Government of the Kingdom of Bhutan with respect to article 66, paragraph 2, of the United Nations Convention against Corruption, as communicated by the Secretary-General via deposit[a]ry notification C.N.249.2017.TREATIES-XVIII.14 of 25 April 2017.

       In accordance with article 66, paragraph 3, of the Convention, each State Party may, at the time of signature, ratification, acceptance or approval of or accession to this Convention, declare that it does not consider itself bound by paragraph 2 of this article. The Government of the Kingdom of the Netherlands recalls that the Government of the Kingdom of Bhutan deposited its instrument of ratification on 21 September 2016. Since the abovementioned reservation was deposited on 25 April 2017, it was deposited too late by the Government of the Kingdom of Bhutan.

       The Government of the Kingdom of the Netherlands objects to this late reservation by the Government of the Kingdom of Bhutan and considers it devoid of any legal effect. This objection shall not preclude the continued application of the Convention between the Kingdom of the Netherlands and the Kingdom of Bhutan.”

Albania

       "Pursuant to article 6, paragraph 3, of the above mentioned Convention, the Department of the Internal Audit and Anti-Corruption is the competent authority of the Government of the Republic of Albania.

       Address: Department of the Internal Audit

       and Anti-Corruption

       Council of Ministers

       Blv. "Deshmoret e Kombit"

       Tirana, Albania

       Pursuant to Article 44, paragraph 6, subparagraph a, the Republic of Albania regards this Convention as the legal basis for cooperation on extradition with other state parties to this Convention.

       Pursuant to Article 46, paragraph 13, of the Convention, the central authorities that shall have the responsibility and power to receive requests for mutual legal assistance and either to execute them or to transmit them to the competent authorities for execution, are:

       1. The   General  Prosecutor  Office,  which   shall  have  the  responsibility  for criminal investigations and proceedings,

       Address: Office of the General Attorney

       Rr. Qemal Stafa, Nr. 1

       Tirana, Albania

       2. The Ministry of Justice, which shall have the responsibility for the requests during the trial process and the execution of verdicts, as well as the requests for extradition and transfer of the convicted persons.

       Address: Ministry of Justice

       Blv: "Zogu I"

       Tirana, Albania

       Pursuant to article 46, paragraph 14 of the Convention, the Albanian language is the acceptable language for the Republic of Albania, and if it is not possible, a certified translation in the Albanian language will be the acceptable one."

Angola

8 September 2011

Notification under article 46 (13):

       Mr. Alberto Ramos da Cruz

       Legal Adviser to the Ministry of Justice

       Department of Legal Affairs

       Ministry of Justice

       Rua 17 de Setembro, Cidade Alta, Luanda

       Tel:  00244-222-339914

       Fax:  00244-222-330327

       e-mail:ramos_cruz@yahoo.com.br

Austria¹⁶

30 August 2010

Notification under article 46 (13):

       “… the central authority in accordance with Article 46 para.13 of the United Nations Convention against Corruption are the following:

       BAK – FEDERAL Bureau of Anti-Corruption

       Federal Ministry of the Interior of the Republic of Austria

       Herrengasse 7, POB 100

       A-1014 Vienna, Austria

       Tel: +43-(0)-1-531 26-5708

       Fax: +43-(0)-1-531 26-10 85 83

       BMI-IV-BAK-SPOC@bak.gv.at

       www.bak.gv.at

       BMJ – Federal Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Austria

       Museumstraβe 7

       A-1070 Vienna, Austria

       Tel: +43-(0)-1-521 52-0

       www.bmj.gv.at ”

Bangladesh

31 October 2007

       “Article 6 (3):

       The contact details of the authorities that may assist other States Parties in developing and implementing specific measures for the prevention of corruption are as follows:

       Secretary

       Ministry of Foreign Affairs

       Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh

       Segunbagicha, Dhaka-1000, Bangladesh

       Secretary

       Ministry of Home Affairs

       Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh

       Bangladesh Secretariat, Dhaka-1000, Bangladesh

       Secretary

       Ministry of Law, Justice and Parliamentary of Bangladesh

       Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh

       Bangladesh Secretariat, Dhaka-1000, Bangladesh

       Secretary

       Anti Corruption Commission (ACC)

       Segunbagicha, Dhaka-1000, Bangladesh

       Article 46 (13): The contact details of the central authority designated to receive requests for mutual legal assistance are:

       Secretary

       Ministry of Home Affairs

       Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh

       Bangladesh Secretariat, Dhaka-1000, Bangladesh

       Article 46 (14):

       The acceptable language for requests for mutual legal assistance is English.

10 March 2008

       Notification under article 46(13):

       “Attorney General

       Attorney General’s Office

       Bangladesh Supreme Court Building (New Building, 8th floor)

       Dhaka, Bangladesh”

28 April 2008

       Notification under article 6(3):

       “… in addition to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Home Affairs, Ministry of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs and the Anti-Corruption Commission, the Attorney General’s Office has also been designated by the Government of Bangladesh as the “authority” that may assist other States Parties in developing and implementing specific measures for the prevention of corruption pursuant to article 6 (3) of the ‘United Nations Convention against Corruption’.

       The particulars of the Attorney General’s Office are as follows:

       Attorney General

       Attorney General’s Office

       Bangladesh Supreme Court Building (New Building, 8th floor)

       Bangladesh”

Belgium

       Article 6, paragraph 3: prevention

       Service Public Fédéral Budget et Contrôle de la gestion (Federal Public

       Service of Budget and Management Control)

       Bureau d’éthique et de déontologie administratives (Office of

       Administrative Ethics and Professional Conduct)

       Politique d’intégrité (Integrity Policy)

       Rue Royale 138/2

       1000 Brussels

       Mr. Peter DE ROECK, General Adviser

       Tel. No.: 02-212-39-04

       Fax No.: 02-212-39-33

       E-mail: peter.deroeck@budget.fed.be

       Article 44, paragraph 6 (a):

       Belgium believes that the Convention can provide an independent basis for extradition where no (bilateral or multilateral) treaty basis for extradition exists.

       Article 46, paragraph 13:

       Service Public Fédéral Justice (Federal Public Justice Service)

       Autorité centrale de coopération internationale en matière pénale (Central

       Authority for International Cooperation in Criminal Matters)

       Postal address: Boulevard de Waterloo 115

       1000 Brussels

       Fax No.: 32-2-210-57-98

       Fax No.: 32-2-210-56-84

22 January 2009

       Article 46, paragraph 14:

       Belgium accepts requests for mutual legal assistance in the following languages : French, Dutch and English.

Bolivia (Plurinational State of)

       The Republic of Bolivia, in accordance with paragraph 3 of article 6, hereby gives notification that its Central Authority is the Delegaci6n Presidencial para la Transparencia y la Integndad Publica, whose address is the following:

       Calle Batallon Colorados Nro. 24

       Edificio El Cóndor, piso 11

       Tel/fax (+)591-2-2153085

       Website: http://www.transparencia-integndad.gov.bo/

       Email: dptip@transparencia-integridad.gov.bo

       La Paz, Bolivia

       Moreover, accordingly with paragraph 6.(a) of Article 44, notice is given that the legal basis for extradition is that of existing extradition treaties with other countries.

       With respect to article 46, paragraphs 13 and 14, also states that the central authority that has the responsibility and power to receive written requests for mutual legal assistance is the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Worship; and that the acceptable language is Spanish.

Bulgaria

       Declaration under article 46, paragraph 13

       "In accordance with Article 46, paragraph 13, of the Convention, the Republic of Bulgaria declares that the requests for mutual legal assistance must be addressed to the Minister of Justice."

       Declaration under article 46, paragraph 14

       "In accordance with Article 46, paragraph 14, of the Convention, the Republic of Bulgaria declares that the requests for mutual legal assistance must be accompanied by a translation into Bulgarian or English language."

Cameroon

25 November 2008

       In accordance with article 46(13) of the Convention …, has the honour to inform you that the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Cameroon is the central authority which has the responsibility and power to receive requests for mutual legal assistance and either to execute them or to transmit them to the competent authorities for execution.

20 December 2011

Notification under article 6 (3):

       Cellule de Lutte contre la Corruption du Ministère des Relations Extérieures (CLC/MINREX)

       Ministère des Relations Extérieures (MINREX)

       Yaoundé

       Cameroun

       Name of person to be contacted:

       Mr. Robert Tanda

       Président de la Cellule de Lutte contre la Corruption du Ministère des Relations Extérieures

       (CLC/MINREX)

       Tel: (237) 22 20 27 45 and (237) 77 71 07 54

       Email: tandarob@yahoo.fr

       Languages: English, French

       Agence Nationale d’Investigation Financière (ANIF)

       Société Nationale d’Investissement

       Immeuble SNI, 16ème Etage

       Boîte Postale 6709

       Yaoundé

       Cameroun

       Name of person to be contacted:

       Mr. Nde Sambone

       Directeur de l’ANIF

       Tel: (237) 22 22 16 81 and (237) 22 22 16 83

       Fax: (237) 22 22 16 81

       Email: contact@anif.cm

       Website: www.anif.com

       Languages: English, French

       Commission Nationale Anti-Corruption (CONAC)

       Boîte Postale 33200

       Yaoundé

       Cameroun

       Name of service to be contacted:

       Secrétariat Permanent de la CONAC

       Name of person to be contacted:

       Mr. Dieudonné Massi Gams

       Président de la CONAC

       Tel: (237) 22 20 37 27 et (237) 22 20 37 32

       Fax: (237) 22 20 37 30

       Email: infos@conac-cameroun.net

       Website: www.conac-cameroun.net

       Languages: English, French

       Mr. Henri Eyebe Ayissi

       Ministre Délégué à la Présidence de la République

       Chargé du Contrôle Supérieur de l’Etat

       940 Rue de Narvick

       Boîte Postale 376

       Yaoundé

       Cameroun

       Name of service to be contacted:

       Contrôle Supérieur de l’Etat

       Cellule de Lutte contre la Corruption

       Name of person to be contacted:

       Dr. Cornelius Chi Asafor

       Auditeur Interne (Inspecteur Général)

       Président de la Cellule de Lutte contre la Corruption du Contrôle Supérieur de l’Etat

       Tel: (237) 22 23 04 10

       Fax: (237) 22 23 04 10

       Email: chiasac@yahoo.fr

       Website: www.consupe.gov.cm

       Languages: English, French

       Pr. Dieudonné Oyono

       Programme National de Gouvernance

       Service du Premier Ministre

       Boîte Postale 13 971

       Yaoundé

       Cameroun

       Tel: (237) 22 22 27 03

       Fax: (237) 22 22 26 95

       Email: oyonodieudonne@yahoo.fr

       Website: www.spm.gov.cm

       Languages: English, French

Chile¹⁷

       The Government of the Republic of Chile, in accordance with the provisions of article 44, paragraph 6 (a), of the United Nations Convention against Corruption, hereby states that it takes the said Convention as the legal basis for cooperation on extradition with other States parties to the Convention.

       In addition, in accordance with the provisions of article 46, paragraph 13, it designates the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, with main address at 180 Calle Teatinos, Santiago, Chile, as the central authority for the purpose of receiving requests for mutual legal assistance.  It further states that the language acceptable for such requests shall be Spanish.

Notification under Article 46 (13):

       Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores

       Teatinos No 180, Santiago

       Name of the service to be contacted:

       Dirección de Asuntos Jurídicos

       Name of person to be contacted:

       Hérnan Salinas Burgos

       Director de Asuntos Jurídicos

       Email : hsalinas@minrel.gov.cl

       Álvaro Arévalo Cunich

       Subdirector de Asuntos Jurídicos

       Email: aarevalo@minrel.gov.cl

       Juan de Dios Urrutia Muñoz

       Jefe del Departamento de Cooperación Jurídica Internacional

       Email: jurrutia@minrel.gov.cl

       Tel:   (56-2) 380 1402

       Fax:  (56-2) 380 1654

       Languages: Spanish

       Information needed for the requests to be executed:

       As stipulated in article 26 of the Inter-American Convention regarding mutual legal assistance in criminal matters.

       Formats and channels accepted:

       Without specific format and throughout the central authorities.

Colombia

       ... in accordance with article 6, paragraph 3, Colombia hereby reports that the authority that may assist other States Parties in developing and implementing specific measures for the prevention of corruption is the Presidential Programme for Modernization, Efficiency, Transparency and Combating Corruption:

       Address: Carrera 8 No. 7-27 Edificio Galán

       Bogotá, D.C., Colombia

       Switchboard: 5601095-3341507

       E-mail: buzon1@presidencia.gov.co.

       Moreover, in accordance with article 46, paragraph 13, of the Convention, … the Republic of Colombia has designated the following entities as central authorities with the responsibility and power to receive requests for mutual legal assistance and either to execute them or to transmit them to the competent authorities for execution:

       The Ministerio del Interior y Justicia, responsible for formulating and receiving requests for assistance and cooperation, as referred to in the Convention.

       Address: Carrera 9 No. 14-10

       Bogotá, D.C., Colombia

       Switchboard: 57 (1) 4 44 31 00

       E-mail: diana.garcia@mij.gov.co

       and Asuntos_internacionales@mij.gov.co

       The Fiscalía General de la Nación, responsible for receiving and executing or transmitting requests for legal assistance formulated by other States parties and formulating requests for legal assistance to other States parties in the case of investigations which it undertakes.

       Address: Diagonal 22 B No. 52-01 Ciudad Salitre

       Bogotá, D.C., Colombia

       Switchboard: 5702000 - 4144900

       E-mail: contacto@fiscalia.gov.co

       Lastly, in accordance with article 46, paragraph 14, of the Convention, Colombia hereby reports that Spanish is the language acceptable to it for requests for legal assistance.

Notification under article 46 (13):

       In accordance with article 46, paragraph 13, of the Convention [...], Colombia [previously] informed the United Nations that the Ministry of the Interior and Justice and the Office of the Attorney-General serve as central authorities that have the responsibility and power to receive requests for mutual legal assistance and either to execute them or to transmit them to the competent authorities for execution.

       [Colombia] now request[s] that, in addition to the above-mentioned entities, the Office of the Comptroller General be included as a central authority for the purposes of the Convention.

       Contraloría General de la República

       Doctora Ligia Helena Borrero Restrepo

       Directora (E) Unidad de Cooperación, Nacional e Internacional de Prevención,

       Investigación e Incautación de Bienes

       Address: Carrera 10 No. 17-18, Piso 10 – Bogotá

       Tel. 00571 3537568

       Fax: 00571 3537540

       E-mail: lhborrero@controlariagen.gov.co

       “In accordance with article 46, paragraph 13 of the Convention, through communications DM.OAJ.CAT No. 43565 of 31 August 2009 and DM/DVAM/GAPDJ No. 34966 of 11 May 2011, Colombia informed the United Nations that the Ministry of the Interior and Justice, the Attorney-General and the Comptroller General will act as central authorities in charge of receiving requests for reciprocal judicial support and entitled to comply with them [or] to transmit those to the competent authorities for their execution.

       [Colombia] now request[s] the inclusion of the Inspector General Office (Procurador General de la Nación) as an additional central authority for the purposes of the Convention.”

Cook Islands

       “Article 6 (3):

       The Crown Law Office has been designated as the competent authority to receive and execute all Mutual Legal Assistance Requests. Their contact details are as follows: Solicitor General, Crown Law Office, PO Box 494, Avarua, Rarotonga, Cook Islands; Tel: (682) 29 337; Fax: (682) 20 839; Email: kimsaunders@crownlaw.gov.ck.

       The Cook Islands has established an Anti-Corruption Committee chaired by the Solicitor General, Ms. Kim SAUNDERS. Members of the Committee include the following officials:

       Mr.  Maara TETAVA, Commissioner of Police, Cook Islands Police, PO Box 101, Avarua, Rarotonga, Cook Islands; Tel: (682) 22 499; Fax: (682) 21 499; E-mail: maara.tetava@police.gov.ck (whose Office will be responsible for any investigations under the Convention);

       Mr. Bob WILLIAMS, Head, Cook Islands Financial Intelligence Unit, PO Box 3219, Avarua, Rarotonga, Cook Islands; Tel: (682) 29 182; Fax.: (682) 29 183; Email: head@cifiu.gov.ck (currently the Secretary to the Committee, the Unit would have an intelligence gathering role and would facilitate any investigation by any law enforcement agency);

       Mr. Allan PARKER, Director, Cook Islands Audit Office, PO Box 659, Avarua, Rarotonga, Cook Islands; Tel: (682) 21 231; Fax: (682) 25 231; Email: perca@auditoffice.gov.ck (whose Office would play a detection role in corrupt activities);

       Mr. Richard NEVES, Financial Secretary, Ministry of Finance & Economic Management, PO Box 120, Avarua, Rarotonga, Cook Islands; Tel: (682) 22 878; Fax: (682) 23 877;

       Mr. Russell THOMAS, Public Service Commissioner, Office of the Public Service Commission, PO Box 24, Avarua, Rarotonga, Cook Islands; Tel: (682) 29 421; Fax: (682) 21 321;

       Mr. Vaine MOKOROA, Chief of Staff, Office of the Prime Minister, Private Bag, Avarua, Rarotonga, Cook Islands; Tel: (682) 25 494; Fax: (682) 20 856; and

       The Ombudsman (currently vacant), Office of the Ombudsman, PO Box 748, Avarua, Rarotonga, Cook Islands; Tel: (682) 20 605; Fax: (682) 21 605.

       It is proposed that the primary contact person for the Convention will be the Solicitor General, in her capacity as the Chair of the Anti-Corruption Committee, whose details have been provided above. The Secondary contact person is the Head of the Cook Islands Financial Unit, in his capacity as the Secretary of the Anti-Corruption Committee, whose details have been provided above.

       Article 44 (6) (a):

       For the purposes of the legal basis for cooperation on extradition with other States Parties to the Convention, the Cook Islands will rely on the provisions of its Extradition Act 2003 as the legal basis for cooperation and extraction of any matters under article 44 (6) (a). The Act is administered by the Ministry of Police.

       Article 46 (13) and (14):

        The Cook Islands Mutual Assistance in Criminal Matters Act 2003 is administered by the Crown Law Office which also serves as the competent authority responsible for receiving, executing and transmitting any mutual legal assistance request (which must be in writing and can be transmitted by email) on behalf of the Attorney General to the relevant designated central authority such as the Cook Islands Police for implementation.”

Côte d'Ivoire

       In accordance with article 6 (3):

       The Interministerial Committee of Coordination and the Fight against Fraud and Corruption, created by Decree No. 02/PM.CAB of 21 January 2004 is the designated authority.

       In accordance with article 44 (6):

       The United Nations Convention against Corruption, adopted on 31 October 2003 in New York, is considered by the Government of the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire as the legal basis for cooperation on extradition with other Parties to the Convention in addition to the treaties, conventions and existing bilateral and multilateral agreements.

       In accordance with article 46 (13) and (14):

       The central authority designated to receive requests for mutual legal assistance and execute them is: the Directorate of the Civil and Criminal Cases (DACP) of the Ministry of Justice, located in the Chancery, Ministerial Block, BP V 107 Abidjan (Côte d'Ivoire).

       The language acceptable regarding requests for mutual legal assistance is French.

Cuba

       The Republic of Cuba declares that, pursuant to article 44, paragraph 6, of the Convention, it does not take this Convention as the legal basis for cooperation on extradition with other States parties.

Notification under article 6 (3):

       The Republic of Cuba declares that the competent national authority in relation to the provisions of article 6.3 of the United Nations Convention against Corruption is the Office of the Controller-General of the Republic, bearing in mind the mandate established in Cuban national legislation and in the Convention.  We attach the completed form requested for this purpose by the Office of the Secretary-General.

       Contraloría General de la República de Cuba

       Calle 23, número 801, esquina a B, Vedado

       Plaza de la Revolución, La Habana

       Cuba

       Código Postal 10400

       Name of service to be contacted:

       Oficina de la Contralora General de la República

       Name of person to be contacted:

       Ms. Mabel Pazos Pérez, Jefa de la Oficina de la Contralora General de la República

       Telephone: 836-2712

       Fax: 836-2738

       Email: mabel.pazos@contraloria.cu

       Website: www.contraloria.cu

        Languages: Spanish

16 December 2011

       Notification under article 46 (13):

       The Permanent Mission of Cuba to the United Nations hereby informs the Secretary-General that the Republic of Cuba, pursuant to the provisions of article 46 (13) of the United Nations Convention against Corruption, designates the Ministry of Foreign Affairs as the authority responsible for receiving requests for mutual legal assistance and transmitting them to the competent authorities for execution, taking into account the express mandate of national Cuban legislation and the international instrument in question. The completed form requested by the Office of the Secretary-General for this purpose is attached.

       Name of authority: Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores

       Full postal address: Calle: Calzada, No. 360 entre: H y G, Vedado,

       Ciudad de la Habana, Cuba

       Name of service to be contacted: Dirección Jurídica

       Name of person to be contacted: Manuel de Jesús Pírez Pérez

       Title: Director Jurídico

       Telephone: 836-41-64

       Email: juridical@minrex.gov.cu

       Office hours: from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with lunch breaks from 12:00 p.m. to 12:30 p.m.

       Time zone +-GMT

       Language: Spanish

Czech Republic

       “In accordance with Article 23, paragraph 2 (d) of the United Nations Convention against Corruption, the Czech Republic notifies that the duty to inform under this Paragraph shall be performed by the Ministry of Justice of the Czech Republic.

       In accordance with Article 44, paragraph 6 (a) of the United Nations Convention against Corruption, the Czech Republic informs that in the absence of any other treaty basis for extradition it will regard the Convention as a legal basis for cooperation on extradition.

       In accordance with Article 46, paragraph 13 of the United Nations Convention against Corruption, the Czech Republic notifies that the central authorities obliged and authorised to receive request for mutual legal assistance are the Supreme Public Prosecutor’s Office for requests originating from pre-trial proceedings and the Ministry of Justice of the Czech Republic for requests originating from proceedings after the indictment has been submitted.

       In accordance with Article 46, paragraph 14 of the United Nations Convention against Corruption, the Czech Republic notifies that languages acceptable for the purpose of accepting written request for mutual legal assistance are Czech, English and French.”

3 October 2014

Notification in respect to article 46 (13)

       In accordance with Article 46 (13) of the United Nations Convention against Corruption, the Czech Republic declares that the Central Authorities that have the responsibility and power to receive requests for mutual legal assistance are:

       (a) The Supreme Prosecutor's Office of the Czech Republic in case of a request originating from pre-trial proceedings;

       (b) The Ministry of Justice of the Czech Republic in other cases.

Dominican Republic

10 September 2013

       Name of authority: Dirección General de Etica e Integridad Gubernamental

       City: Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional

       Country: Dominican Republic

       Telephone: 809-685-7135

       Fax: 809-682-7863

       Email: info@digeig.gob.do

       Website: www.digeig.gob.do

       Office hours: 8 am to 3 pm Time zone GMT -04:00

       Languages: Spanish

       Area of assistance:

       Article 5 (Preventive anti-corruption politicies and practices)

       Article 7 (Public Sector)

       Article 8 (Codes of conduct for public officials)

       Article 10 (Public reporting)

       Article 13 (Participation of society)

El Salvador

       (a) With respect to the provisions of article 44, the Republic of El Salvador does not regard the above-mentioned Convention as the legal basis for cooperation in connection with extradition;

       (b) With respect to article 46, paragraphs 13 and 14, the Republic of El Salvador states that the central authority as regards El Salvador is the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and that the acceptable language is Spanish; ...

2 December 2009

Notifications under article 46 (13):

       Authority:

       Dirección General de Asuntos Jurídicos

       Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores

       Address:

       Calle El Pedregal, Boulevard Cancillería,

       500 metros al poniente del Campus II de la

       Universidad Dr. José Matías Delgado,

       Antiguo Cuscatlán, Ciudad Merliot,

       El Salvador, Central America

       E-mail address:

       avillalta@rree.gob.sv

       Telephone and fax:

       Tel.: (503) 2231-1037

       Fax: (503) 2231-1285

Notification under Article 6 (3):

       Name of authority:

       Subsecretaría de Transparencia y Anticorrupción

       Secretaría para Asuntos Estratégicos de la Presidencia

       Full postal Address:

       Alameda Manuel Enrique Araujo, No 5500

       San Salvador, El Salvador

       Name of service to be contacted:

       Subsecretaría de Transparencia y Anticorrupción

       Name of person to be contacted:

       Lic. Marcos Rodriguez

       Subsecretario de Transparencia y Anticor[r]upción

       Telephone: (503) 22489168

       Fax: (503) 22439927

       Email: mrodriguez@presidencia.gob.sv

       Website: http://asuntosestrategicos.presidencia.gob.sv

       Languages: Spanish/English

Finland

28 July 2006

       "In Finland the authorities that may assist other States Parties in developing and implementing specific measures for the prevention of corruption are:

       The National Council for Crime Prevention

       Address: PO Box 25, FIN 00023 Government, Finland

       The Criminal Policy Department of the Ministry of

       Justice

       Address: PO Box 25, FIN 00023 Government, Finland

       The National Bureau of Investigation

       Address: PO Box 285, 01301 Vantaa, Finland."

Notification under article 46 (13):

       “Ministry of Justice

       POB 25

       FIN-00023 Government

       Finland

       Name of person to be contacted:

       Juhani Korhonen

       Legal Adviser

       Tel: (358 9) 1606 7586

       Fax: (358 9) 1606 7949

       Email: juhani.v.korhonen@om.fi

       Languages: English, Finnish, Swedish”

Georgia

       “According to article 44, paragraph 6, subparagraph ‘a’, Georgia considers the Convention as the legal basis of collaboration on extradition issues with other state parties based on the principle of reciprocity.

       According to Article 46, paragraph 13, Georgia designates the Ministry of Justice of Georgia and the Prosecutor General’s Office of Georgia as the central governmental bodies to receive and execute requests for mutual legal assistance.

       In accordance with article 46, paragraph 14, Georgia will receive the request for the mutual assistance in legal matters in Georgian and English languages.”

Guatemala

       (a) Pursuant to article 44, paragraph 6 (a), the Republic of Guatemala regards this Convention as the legal basis for cooperation on extradition;

       (b) Pursuant to article 46, paragraph 13, the Republic of Guatemala notifies that the Public Minister is designated as central authority to receive requests for mutual legal assistance;

       (c) Pursuant to article 46, paragraph 14, the Republic of Guatemala notifies that Spanish is the language acceptable for receiving requests for mutual legal assistance.

8 June 2011

Notification under Article 6 (3):

       Name of authority:

       Ministerio Público

       Full postal address:

       15 Avenida 15-16

       Zona 1, Barrio Gerona

       Guatemala

Haiti

Notification under 6 (3):

       The name and address of the authority or authorities that may assist other States Parties in developing and implementing specific measures for the prevention of corruption are:

       Le Ministre de l'Économie et des Finances (MEF)

       M. Ronald Baudin

       Siège principal du Ministère, #5

       Avenue Charles Summer

       Port-au-Prince

       Haïti W.I.

       ronbaudin@yahoo.fr

Iceland

       “Article 6 (3):  The Government of Iceland designates the following authorities as competent to assist other States Parties in developing and implementing specific measures for the prevention of corruption:

       The Ministry of the Interior

       Skuggasundi

       150 Reykjavik

       Iceland

       The National Commissioner of Police

       Skulagotu 21

       101 Reykjavik

       Iceland

       Article 46 (13):  The Government of Iceland designates the Ministry of the Interior as the central authority that has the responsibility and power to receive requests for mutual legal assistance.

       Address:

       The Ministry of the Interior

       Skuggasundi

       150 Reykjavik

       Iceland

       Article 46 (14):  Iceland accepts requests in English in addition to Icelandic.”

Indonesia

Notification under article 46(13):

       “Minister of Law and Human Rights of the Republic of Indonesia

       Ministry of Law and Human Rights Republic of Indonesia

       Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said Kav. 6-7 Kuningan Jakarta 12940

       Republic of Indonesia

       Name of service to be contacted:

       Director of International Law and Central Authority

       Directorate General of Legal Administrative Affairs

       Name of person to be contacted:

       Chairijah, Ph.D.

       Director for International Legal and Central Authority

       Tel: (+62-21) 522 1619

       Fax:  (+62-21) 522 1619/529 63996

       Email: direktorathi@gmail.com

       Languages: Bahasa Indonesia/English

       Acceptance of request through Interpol: No

       Information needed for the requests to be executed:

       Request to the Government of Indonesia

       General Requirements

       Article 28 Republic of Indonesia MLA Law Number 1 of 2006

       1) The Request for Assistance must include the following:

       a. The purpose of such request and a description of requested assistance;

       b. The name of Agency and Official conducting the investigation, prosecution or examination before the court related with said request;

       c. Description of the crime, case settlement phase, statutory provisions, content of articles and sanctions imposed;

       d. Description of the act or condition being alleged as criminal, except in case of the request for Assistance for conducting service of process;

       e. Relevant judgment and information that such judgment has permanent legal force in the event of the request for Assistance to execute a judgment;

       f. Details of specific procedures or requirements desired to be complied with, including information concerning whether or not legal means of proof required are to be made under oath or pledge;

       g. Requirement, if any, concerning confidentially and the reason therefore; and

       h. The desired time limit for carrying out said request (if required).

       2)   The Request for Assistance, to the extent that it is necessary and possible, must also contain the following:

       a. Identity, citizenship, and domicile of the Person deemed able to provide statement or depositions related with the investigation, prosecution and examination before the court;

       b. A description concerning the requested statement or deposition;

       c. A description concerning required documents or other legal means of proof articles to be submitted, including a description concerning the Person deemed able to provide such evidence; and

       d. Information concerning expenses and accommodations required from the person requested to be present in said Foreign State.

       Formats and channels accepted:

       -Directly to Central Authority of the Republic of Indonesia

       -Diplomatic Channel

       Specific procedure in urgent cases:

       Assistance for Locating and Identifying Persons

       The request for Assistance as referred to in paragraph (1) must include the following information, in addition to meet general requirements as intended in Article 28:

       a. Such request for Assistance is related with the investigation, prosecution and examination before the court in such Requesting State;

       b. The person related to said request for Assistance is suspected or reasonably suspected involved in a crime or is able to give Deposition or other Assistance in an investigation, prosecution and examination before the court; and

       c. The person is presumed to be in Indonesia.

       Assistance for Deriving Depositions, Documents and Other Evidences Voluntarily

       1) In addition to requirements as referred to in Article 28, the request for Assistance must also include the following:

       a. Explanation that the request for Assistance is related with an investigation, prosecution and examination before the court in the Requesting State and the status of the person is as a suspect or a witness;

       b. The matters to be questioned in the form of a list of questions; and/or

       c. Description of deposition can be taken in Indonesia or documents or other legal means of proof being requested are in Indonesia.

       Assistance for Arranging the Attendance of a Person in the Requesting State

       1) In addition to requirements as referred to in Article 28, a request for Assistance must also include:

       a. Explanation that said request for Assistance is related with an investigation, prosecution and examination before the court, including the appearance before the court hearing in said Requesting State; and

       b. Explanation that the person whose attendance requested to be arranged is deemed to be able to give or present statement related with an investigation, prosecution and examination before the court in said Requesting State; and

       c. Adequate guaranty in relation with the matters as set forth in Article 36.

       Assistance for Conducting Search and Seizure of Goods, Articles or Assets

       1) Requesting States may submit the request for Assistance to the Minister for conducting search warrant and seizure of goods, articles or assets existing in Indonesia based on warrant and/or court stipulation for the purpose of investigation or examination before the court.

       2) In addition to the obligation to meet requirements as referred to in Article 28, the request as intended in paragraph (1) must also enclose the search and seizure warrants issued by competent officials in the Requesting States.

       Assistance for Conducting Search and Seizure of Goods, Articles or Assets

       In addition to the obligation to meet requirements as referred to in Article 28, the request as intended in paragraph (1) must also enclose the search and seizure warrants issued by competent officials in the Requesting States.

       Assistance for following Up Court Decision of the Requesting State

       1) In addition to requirements as referred to in Article 28, the request for Assistance must also include the following:

       a. Description of said assets;

       b. Location of assets;

       c. Certificate of ownership.”

Iraq

14 June 2011

Notification under Article 6 (3):

       “Commission of Integrity

       Baghdad-Al-Tashree Q.

       International Zone

       Name of service to be contacted:

       Hotline : 00964-790 198 8559 or 00964-177 82653

       Name of person to be contacted:

       Mr. Khalifa Hmoud Khames

       Director of the Office of President

       of the Commission of Integrity

       Telephone: 009641-7782604/009641-7782913

       Email: jude-office@nazaha.iq or hotline@nazaha.iq

       Website: www.nazaha.iq.”

Israel

       “ Declaration regarding Article 6 (3) of the Convention:

       The Government of the State of Israel informs that the authorities that may assist other States Parties in developing and implementing specific measures for the prevention of corruption are:

       The Ministry of Justice,

       29 Tzalach A-Din St, P.O.B. 49029, Jerusalem, Zip Code 91490 and the

       Ministry of Foreign Affairs,

       9 Rabin St. P.O.B. 3013 Jerusalem, Zip Code 91035.”

       “Declaration regarding Article 44 (6) of the Convention:

       Israel’s extradition law requires an extradition agreement in order for extradition to occur.  Under Section 2A [c] of Israel’s Extradition Law, an agreement can include a special agreement concluded between the State of Israel and the requesting State concerning the extradition of a wanted person, pursuant to the provisions of the Extradition Law. With respect to States Parties with which the State of Israel presently has an extradition treaty, extradition for the offenses under the Convention shall be undertaken pursuant to the requirements of those treaties. With respect to States Parties with which the State of Israel does not have an extradition treaty, it shall not in every case consider the Convention as the legal basis for extradition cooperation with such States Parties but shall consider each request for extradition for an offence under the Convention with due seriousness in light of the purposes and provisions of this Convention and may elect to extradite in such cases pursuant to a special agreement with the State Party, pursuant to Israeli law and upon a basis of reciprocity.”

       “Declaration Regarding Article 46 (13) of the Convention:

       Requests for mutual legal assistance in criminal cases should be addressed to the International Department in the State Attorney’s Office, Ministryof Justice, 7 Machal st. P.O.B. 49123, Jerusalem, Zip Code 97765.”

       “Declaration Regarding Article 46 (14) of the Convention:

       Requests for legal assistance must be submitted either in Hebrew or in English.”

Jamaica

10 April 2012

        “The Government of Jamaica would wish to receive requests for mutual legal assistance pursuant to this Convention in the English language.”

Kazakhstan

27 June 2008

       1. In accordance with article 44, paragraph 6 (a) of the Convention, the Republic of Kazakhstan takes the Convention as the legal basis for cooperation on extradition with other States Parties to the Convention.

       2. In accordance with article 46, paragraph 14 of the Convention, requests for mutual legal assistance and communications related thereto which are sent to the Republic of Kazakhstan must be accompanied by translations into the Kazakh and Russian languages, unless otherwise established by an international treaty ratified by the Republic of Kazakhstan.

6 June 2011

Notification under Article 6 (3):

       Name of authority:

       Agency on Fighting Economic and Corruption Crime (Financial Police), Republic of Kazakhstan

       Full postal address:

       60 Omarova Str., 010000, Astana, Republic of Kazakhstan

       Name of service to be contacted: DG for International law and Foreign Relations/Section of judicial International Co-operation Division, Law and International Co-operation Department

       Name of persons to be contacted:

       Mr. Andrey Lukin

       Deputy Chairman of the Agency

       Ms. Aigul Shaimova

       Deputy Head, Law and International Co-operation Department

       Ms. Aizhan Berikbolova

       Senior Inspector on Especially Important Issues, International Co-operation Division

       Telephone: + 7 7172 326961

       Fax: + 7 7172 326961, + 7 7172 321937

       Email: acc@abekp.kz, mail@abekp.kz

       Website: www.finpol.kz

       Languages: Russian, English

Kiribati

       “a) As required by Article 46, paragraph 13, the central authority with the responsibility and power to receive requests for mutual legal assistance is the Attorney-General;

       b) As required by Article 46, paragraph 14, any request for mutual legal assistance must be made in the English language.”

Lao People's Democratic Republic

       “The Lao People’s Democratic Republic declares that it makes extradition conditional on the existence of a treaty. Nevertheless, it does not consider the UN Convention Against Corruption as the legal basis for extradition in respect of the offences set forth therein. It further declares that bilateral agreements will be the basis for extradition as between the Lao People’s Democratic Republic and other States Parties in respect of any offences.”

Liechtenstein

       “Pursuant to article 6 (3) of the Convention, Liechtenstein declares that the Office for Foreign Affairs, Heiligkreuz 14, FL-9490 Vaduz, Liechtenstein, is the competent authority that can assist other States Parties.

       The central authority designated by Liechtenstein to receive requests for mutual legal assistance in accordance with article 46 (13) of the Convention is the Ministry of Justice, Aeulestrasse 51, FL-9490 Vaduz, Liechtenstein.

       In accordance with article 46 (14) of the Convention, requests for mutual legal assistance submitted to Liechtenstein and documents pertaining thereto must be accompanied by a translation into German or English, should they not have been established in German.”

Luxembourg

21 December 2007

       The Grand Duchy of Luxembourg declares that it takes the United Nations Convention against Corruption as the legal basis for cooperation on extradition with other States Parties.

13 November 2009

       1. Notification on the basis of article 46, paragraph 13, of the Convention:

       Modifications below of the notification of 7 February 2008 in connection with the address of the Parquet Général auprès de la

       Cour Supérieure de Justice of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg as follows:

       Parquet Général auprès de la Cour Supérieure de Justice

       Bâtiment CR

       L-2080 Luxembourg

       Tel.: (+352) 47 59 81-336

       Fax: (+352) 47 05 50

       Email: parquet.general@justice.etat.lu

       The Grand Duchy of Luxembourg designates the Parquet Général auprès de la Cour Supérieure de Justice as the central authority responsible for receiving requests for mutual legal assistance or transmitting them to the competent authorities of another State party to the Convention for execution.

       2. Notification on the basis of article 46, paragraph 14, of the Convention:

       The Grand Duchy of Luxembourg accepts written requests for mutual legal assistance in the German, French or English languages or accompanied by a translation into one of these languages.

       Furthermore, I have the honour to inform you, on the basis of article 6, paragraph 3, of the Convention, that article 2 of the Act of 1 August 2007 on the approval of the aforementioned Convention has established a committee for the prevention of corruption (known as

       COPRECO). The committee is able to assist other States parties to develop and implement specific measures for the prevention of corruption.

       The following is the contact information for the committee:

       Comité de prévention de la corruption

       Monsieur Luc Reding

       13, rue Erasme

       L-1468 Luxembourg

       Tel.: (+352) 2478-4555

       Fax: (+352) 22 05 19

       luc.reding@mj.etat.lu

Mali

       The Republic of Mali, pursuant to Article 44 (6), notifies that this Convention will constitute the legal basis for cooperation on extradition with other States Parties to this Convention.

Mauritius

       "The Government of the Republic of Mauritius wishes to inform the Secretary-General of the following notifications pursuant to Articles 6 (3), 44 (6), 46 (13) and 46 (14), of the Convention.

       Article 6 (3)

       The contact details of the authority in Mauritius that may assist other States Parties in developing and implementing specific measures for the prevention of corruption are as follows:

       The Commissioner

       The Independent Commission Against Corruption

       (ICAC)

       Marine Road,

       Quay D Round About,

       Port Louis

       Republic of Mauritius

       Tel: (230) 217-1640/45/48 or 217-1655/56

       Fax: (230) 217 1643

       Hotline 800 4222

       Email: contact@icac.mu

       Web: http://www.icac.mu

       Article 44 (6)

       Mauritius makes extradition conditional on the existence of a treaty.  The Extradition Act does not at present allow Mauritius to take the Convention as the legal basis for co-operation on extradition with other States Parties to the Convention.

       Article 46 (13)

       The central authority designated to receive requests for mutual legal assistance is the Attorney General.

       Address:

       Attorney General's Office

       4th Floor, Renaganaden Seeneevassen Building

       Jules Koenig Street

       Port Louis

       Mauritius

       Tel: (230) 208-7234, (230) 212-2132

       Fax: (230) 211 8084

       E-mail: sgo@mail.gov.mu

       Article 46 (14)

       The acceptable languages are English (preferably) and French.

Micronesia (Federated States of)

       “… mutual legal assistance requests submitted under Article 46 (14) should be submitted in English.”

Montenegro

Notification under article 6 (3)

       “Update information on designated authority of the Government of Montenegro that may assist other States Parties in developing and implementing specific measures for the prevention of corruption.

       Directorate for Anti-Corruption Initiative

       Rimski trg 46

       81000 Podgorica

       Montenegro

       Name of person to be contacted:

       Vesna Ratković, PhD

       Director

       Tel: +382 20 234 395

       Fax: +382 20 234 082

       Email: vesna.ratković@daci.gov.me

       Website: www.antikorupcija.me

       Languages: Montenegrin, English”

Notification under article 46 (13)

       “Designated central authority of the Government of Montenegro [to receive] requests for mutual legal assistance:

       Ministry of Justice

       Sector for Judiciary

       Vuka Karadzica 3,

       81000 Podgorica

       Montenegro

       Name of the person to be contacted:

       Branka Lakocević

       Deputy Minister

       Tel: 00 382 20 407 512

       Fax: 00 382 20 407 515

       Email: Branka.Lakocević@mpa.gov.me

       Languages: Montenegrin, English”

Mozambique

4 November 2008

       “Pursuant to the provisions of Article 46, paragraphs 13 and 14 of the United Nations Convention against Corruption, the Republic of Mozambique declares that the Attorney’s General Office of the Republic of Mozambique is the central authority designated to receive requests of legal mutual assistance and cooperation in the framework of the Convention, and that the Portuguese and

       English languages are the acceptable languages.

       Furthermore, with regard to Article 44 of the Convention, the Republic of Mozambique declares that:

       ‘In accordance with its Constitution, the Republic of Mozambique can not extradite Mozambican citizens. The Constitution does not allow the extradition of foreign citizens that, according to the laws of the requesting State, could be subjected to death penalty or life

       imprisonment. Foreign citizens also can not be extradited whenever there is serious ground to believe that they may be subjected to torture, inhumane, degrading or cruel treatment’.”

Nepal

Notification under 44.6(a)

       "With reference to Article 44.6 (a) of the Convention, the Government of Nepal would like to inform the Secretary-General of the United Nations that it will not take this Convention as the legal basis for cooperation on extradition with other States Parties to this Convention."

Notification under 46.13

       "With reference to Article 46.13 of the Convention, the Government of Nepal would like to notify that the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers has been designated as the central authority with responsibility and power to receive requests for mutual legal assistance and either to execute them or to transmit them to the competent authorities for execution."

Notification under 46.14

       "With reference to Article 46.14 of the Convention, the Government of Nepal would like to notify that the English or Nepali Language shall be acceptable for mutual legal assistance."

Nicaragua

25 October 2006

       In accordance with the provisions of article 46 (13) of the United Nations Convention against Corruption, the Government of the Republic of Nicaragua declares that the Attorney General of the Republic is designated as the central authority competent to receive requests for mutual legal assistance.

Norway

21 September 2006

       " Article 6 (3)

       In Norway the authorities that may assist other States Parties in developing and implementing specific measures for the prevention of corruption are:

       The Royal Ministry of Justice and the Police, P.O. Box 8005 Dep, N-0030 Oslo

       The Royal Ministry of Finance, P.O. Box Dep, N-0030 Oslo

       Article 46 (13)

       The Norwegian authority responsible for receiving requests for mutual legal assistance in accordance with article 46 (13) is: The Royal Ministry of Justice and the Police, P.O. Box 8005 Dep, N-0030 Oslo

       Article 46 (14)

       Norway will accept requests in English, Danish and Swedish in addition to Norwegian."

Panama

       ...the Republic of Panama will take the Convention as the legal basis for cooperation on extradition with other States parties to the Convention.

       ...the Office of the Attorney-General is the central authority responsible for receiving and implementing requests for mutual legal assistance.

       ... the Republic of Panama considers that, for requests for legal assistance, the acceptable language is Spanish.

Peru

10 October 2014

       In accordance with the provisions of article 46 (13) of the United Nations Convention against Corruption, Peru designates the Public Ministry, the Attorney-General, through the International Judicial Cooperation Unit and Extraditions as the central authority on mutual legal assistance.

       In accordance with article 46 (14) of the said Convention, Spanish is the language acceptable for requests for mutual legal assistance.

Poland

13 October 2006

       "Pursuant to article 46, paragraph 13, the Republic of Poland declares that the Ministry of Justice is designed as the central authority competent to receive requests for mutual legal assistance.

       Pursuant to article 44, paragraph 6, the Republic of Poland regards the aforementioned Convention as a legal basis for cooperation on extradition with other States Parties of the Convention.

       The Republic of Poland declares that Polish and English shall be the languages acceptable pursuant to article 46, paragraph 14 of the Convention."

Notification under article 6 (3):

       “The Cabinet of the Head of the

       Central Anti-Corruption Bureau (CBA)

       Al. Ujazdowskie 9

       00-583 Warsaw

       Poland

       Name of person to be contacted:

       Mr. Pawel Rutkowski

       International Cooperation Expert-Coordinator

       Tel:  00 4822 437 22 13

       Fax: 00 4822 437 22 93

       Email: cba080@cba.gov.pl

       Website: www.cba.gov.pl

       Languages: Polish, English”

Qatar

3 January 2012

       Notification under article 6 (3):

       Name of authority: National Committee of Integrity and Transparency

       Full postal address: P.O.Box: 2599 Doha - Qatar

       Name of service to be contacted: The Secretary of NCIT

       Name of person to be contacted: Ibrahim Hashim Al-sada

       Title if applicable: Acting Chairman of NCIT

       Telephone: +974 44077777, +974 44077516

       Fax: +974 44077778, +974 44077602

       Email: ncit@abq.gov.qa, info@abq.gov.qa

       Website: www.abq.gov.qa

       Office hours: from 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

       Time zone GMT +/-: +3

       Languages: Arabic, English

Romania

       "In accordance with Article 46, paragraph 13, of the Convention, Romania declares that the central authorities responsible for receiving requests for mutual legal assistance are:

       a) the Prosecutor's Office to the High Court of Cassation and Justice for the requests  formulated in criminal investigation and prosecution;

       b) the Ministry of Justice for the requests formulated during the trial and execution of punishment, and for receiving requests for extradition and transfer of sentenced persons."

10 May 2011

Notification under article 6 (3):

       Name of authority:

       NATIONAL INTEGRITY AGENCY (Agentia Nationala de Integritate)

       Full postal address:

       Lascar Catargiu Ave., No. 15, Sector 1, Bucharest, Romania, Postal Code: 010661

       Name of service to be contacted:

       Legal, Control, Communication and Public Relations Department within the National Integrity Agency.

       Name of person to be contacted:

       Mr. Silviu Ioan POPA

       Advisor to the President of National Integrity Agency

       Telephone: +40-37-206 98 22

       Fax: +40-37-206 98 88

       Email: silviu.popa@integritate.eu

       ani@integritate.eu

       Website: www.integritate.eu

       Languages: English, Romanian

       Name of authority:

       MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

       Full postal address:

       17 Apolodor Street, Sector 5, Bucharest, Romania, Postal Code: 050741

       Name of service to be contacted:

       Unit for Crime Prevention and for the Cooperation with EU Asset Recover Offices

       Name of person to be contacted:

       Mr. Cornel-Virgiliu CALINESCU

       Head of Unit

       Telephone: +40-37-204 1060

       Fax: +40-37-204 1061

       Email: cornel.calinescu@just.ro; drsjcc@just.ro

       Website: www.just.ro

       Languages: English, Romanian

       Name of authority:

       ANTI-CORRUPTION GENERAL DIRECTORATE

       Full postal address:

       390A Oltenitei Street, 4th district, Bucharest, Romania

       Name of service to be contacted:

       European Affairs and International Relations Service

       Name of person to be contacted:

       Mrs. Madalina ARGESANU

       Head of European Affairs and International Relations Service

       Telephone: Office: 0040 21 332 19 96 Mobile: 0040 734 774 749

       Fax: 0040 21 332 11 77

       Email: relint.dga@mai.gov.ro, madalina.argesanu@mai.gov.ro

       Website: www.mai.gov.ro

       Languages: English, Romanian

15 December 2011

Notification under article 46 (14):

       "Pursuant to article 46, paragraph 14 of the United Nations Convention against Corruption, the Government of Romania acknowledges English, French and Romanian as acceptable languages for the mutual legal assistance requests and supporting documents presented to the Romanian authorities under United Nations Convention against Corruption."

Serbia

18 December 2009

       “… pursuant to Article 46, paragraph 13, of the United Nations Convention against Corruption, the central authority of the Republic of Serbia for receiving requests for mutual legal assistance, acting on them and transmitting them to the competent authorities for execution is the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Serbia, Nemanjina 22-26, 11000 Belgrade.

       The contact person is Mr. Vojkan Simic, Assistant Justice Minister,

       tel. No. + 381 11 311 14 73, fax No. + 381 11 311 29 09 and

       e-mail address vojkan.simic@mprayde.gov.rs.”

Notification under Article 6 (3):

       Name of authority:

       Anti-Corruption Agency

       Full postal address:

       Bulevar Mihaila Pupina 2, 11 000, Belgrade, Serbia

       Name of service to be contacted:

       Department for International Cooperation

       Name of persons to be contacted:

       Milica Bozanic

       Head of Department for International Cooperation

       Telephone: + 381 (0) 11 3014 441

       Fax: + 381 (0) 11 3119 987

       Email: milica.bozanic@acas.rs

       Website: www.acas.rs

       Languages: Serbian

Singapore

       “1. Pursuant to Article 6, paragraph 3 of the above mentioned Convention, the Government of the Republic of Singapore designates the Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau of Singapore as the authority that may assist other States Parties in developing and implementing specific measures for the prevention of corruption. The Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau of Singapore can be contacted through the following means:

       Address: 2 Lengkok Bahru Singapore 159047

       Tel: +(65)-6270-0141; Fax: +(65)-6270-0320

       Email: cpib website email@cpib.gov.sg

       2. Pursuant to Article 44, paragraph 6 of the above mentioned Convention, the Government of the Republic of Singapore declares that it does not take the above mentioned convention as the legal basis for cooperation on extradition with other States Parties.

       3. Pursuant to Article 46, paragraph 13 of the above mentioned Convention, the Government of the Republic of Singapore designates the Attorney-General of Singapore as the central authority for the purposes of mutual legal assistance in accordance with Article 46 of the said Convention.

       4. Pursuant to Article 46, paragraph 14 of the above mentioned Convention, the Government of the Republic of Singapore declares that requests and attachments thereto addressed to the central authority of Singapore should be in the English language, or a translation into the English language should be attached thereto.”

Slovenia

       “WHEREAS PURSUANT TO Article 44, paragraph 6, subparagraph (a) of the Convention, the Republic of Slovenia takes the Convention as the legal basis for cooperation on extradition with other States Parties to the Convention;

       WHEREAS PURSUANT TO Article 46, paragraph 13 of the Convention, the central authority in the Republic of Slovenia that shall have the responsibility and power to receive requests for mutual legal assistance and either to execute them or to transmit them to the competent authorities for execution is the Ministry of Justice;

       AND WHEREAS PURSUANT TO Article 46, paragraph 14 of the Convention, the languages acceptable to the Republic of Slovenia are Slovenian, English and French”.

27 July 2009

       Notification under article 6 (3):

       «In accordance with Article 6, Paragraph 3 of the United Nations Convention against Corruption the preventive anti-corruption body in the Republic of Slovenia is the Commission for the Prevention of Corruption.

       Address:

       Commission for the Prevention of Corruption

       Dunajska cesta 56

       1000 Ljubljana

       T:+386 1 478 84 83

       F:+386 1 478 84 72

       E : anti.korupcija@kpk-rs.si.»

Spain

26 March 2007

       ... in accordance with article 46 (13), the central authority to receive requests for mutual assistance is the following:

       Subdirección General de Cooperación Jurídica

       Internacional Ministerio de Justicia

       Calle San Bernardo, 62 C.O. 28015 MADRID

State of Palestine

4 June 2014

“Pursuant to article 6, paragraph 3:

       Anti-Corruption Commission of the State of Palestine

       Ramallah/Al Beirah - Al Balou

       Tel: 0097022404014/7/8

       Fax: 0097022424015

       E-mail: info@pacc.pna.ps

Pursuant to article 46, paragraph 13:

       Ministry of Justice of the State of Palestine

       Ramallah, Al Masyoun

       Post Office Box 267

       Tel: 0097022987662

       Fax: 0097022974497

       E-mail: info@moj.gov.ps

Pursuant to article 46, paragraph 14:

       The State of Palestine accepts requests for mutual legal assistance in the following languages: Arabic and English.”

Switzerland

       The central authority designated by Switzerland to receive requests for mutual legal assistance under Article 46, paragraph 13 of this Convention is:

       Office fédéral de la justice

       Bundesrain 20

       CH-3003 Berne.

       Pursuant to Article 46, paragraph 14 of that Convention, requests for mutual legal assistance and the documents attached thereto must be sent to Switzerland together with their certified translation into French, German or Italian, if they have not been established in one of these languages.

       The name and the coordinates of the competent authority that may assist other States Parties in developing and implementing specific measures for the prevention of corruption is:

       Groupe de travail interdépartemental pour la lutte contre la corruption

       Département fédéral des affaires étrangères DFAE

       Division Politique V

       Bundesgasse 28

       CH-3003 Berne

       Email: pa5-finanz-wirtschaft@eda.admin.ch

       Website: www.eda.admin.ch

        Languages: German, French, English.

Tunisia

Notification under article 46 (13):

       Name of the authority: Ministère de la Justice

       Complete mailing address: 31, Boulevard Bab Bnet-El Kasbah, 1006 Tunis

       Name of the person to contact: Riadh Belkadhi

       Name of the service to contact: Direction Générale des Affaires Pénales

       Title: Avocat Général des Affaires Pénales

       Phone: +(00216) 71.564.065 Fax: +(00216) 71.569.234

       24 hours phone: +(00216) 97.560.215

       Email: minjus.affaires.penales@email.ati.tn

       Languages: Arabic and French

Uganda

20 October 2009

       "Pursuant ot article 6, paragraph 3 of the Convention, the authorities handling the prevention of corruption are:

       Ministry of Ethics and Integrity

       P.O.Box 7142

       Kampala

       Inspectorate General of Government

       P.O.Box 1682

       Tel: 259723/348613/347387

       Website: www.igg.go.ug

       The Office of the Auditor General

       P.O.Box 7083

       Tel: 256-414-344340

       Email: infor@aog.go.ug

       Website: www.oag.go.ug"

United Arab Emirates

13 November 2009

Notification under article 6 (3):

       “… the United Arab Emirates Government has assigned the following authorities that may assist other States Parties in developing and implementing specific measures for the prevention of corruption:

       Ministry of Justice: Abu Dhabi, P.O.Box 260

       State Audit Bureau: Abu Dhabi, P.O.Box 3320”

12 April 2013

Notification under article 46 (13 and 14):

       “The key agency for receiving requests of mutual legal assistance in the United Arab Emirates is the Department of International Cooperation of the UAE Ministry of Justice. The accepted language for assistance requests and enclosed documents is the Arabic language, unless stated otherwise in the conventions to which the UAE is [a] party.”

United States of America

       "Pursuant to article 6, paragraph 3 of the Convention, [the United States notifies] that the authorities are:

       The Department of Justice

       Office of Justice Programs

       National Institute of Justice

       810 7th Street, NW

       Washington, D.C. 20531

       and

       The Department of State

       Bureau of International Narcotics

       and Law Enforcement Affairs

       Anticorruption Unit

       2201 C Street NW

       Washington, D.C.  20520.

       Pursuant to Article 44, paragraph 6, of the Convention, ... the United States will not apply Article 44, paragraph 5.

       Pursuant to Article 46, paragraph 13, of the Convention, ... the Department of Justice, Criminal Division, Office of International Affairs, is designated as the central authority for mutual legal assistance under the Convention.

       Pursuant to Article 46, paragraph 14, of the Convention, ... requests for mutual legal assistance under the Convention should be made in, or accompanied by a translation into, the English language."

Uzbekistan

1 August 2008

       “…..to paragraph 3 of Article 6 of the Convention: The Republic of Uzbekistan notifies that the Office of Prosecutor General, Ministry of Internal Affairs, National Security Service and Ministry of Justice of the Republic of  Uzbekistan shall be defined as the authorities that may assist other State Parties in developing and implementing specific measures for the prevention of corruption…

       ….. to paragraph 6 of Article 44 of the Convention: In accordance with subparagraph “ä” of paragraph 6 of the article 44 the Republic of Uzbekistan notifies that it shall use this Convention as a legal basis for cooperation on extradition of persons, who committed corruption crimes, with other State Parties of this Convention on a foundation of reciprocity…

       to Article 46 of the Convention:

       (a) paragraph 13.  The Republic of Uzbekistan notifies that the Office of Prosecutor General shall be defined as a central authority responsible to receive requests for mutual legal assistance and execute them, or to transfer them to the competent authorities of the Republic of Uzbekistan for execution…

       (b)  paragraph 14.  The Republic of Uzbekistan notifies that the Uzbek, Russian and English languages shall be defined as acceptable upon filing requests for mutual legal assistance…”

Viet Nam

       “In accordance with Article 44 of the Convention thereof, the Socialist Republic of Vietnam declares that it shall not take the Convention as the legal basis for extraditions. The Socialist Republic of Vietnam shall conduct extradition in accordance with the Vietnamese law, on the basis of treaties on extradition and the principle of reciprocity.”

1 December 2009

Notifications under articles 6 (3) and 46 (13) and (14):

       “1. The Government Inspectorate of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam is the national authority of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam, which may assist other States Parties in providing information for the prevention of and combating against corruption;

       2. The Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Security and the Supreme People’s Procuracy of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam are national authorities, which may receive requests for mutual legal assistance in accordance with the Vietnamese law;

       3.  English is the acceptable language for the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam with respect to requests for mutual legal assistance.”