REPORT on corruption and human rights in third countries A8-0246 2017 European Parliament

REPORT on corruption and human rights in third countries

- taking into account the OECD Convention on Combating Bribery of Foreign Public Officials in International Business Transactions and the Council Recommendation on Further Combating Bribery, the 2009 Recommendation on Tax Deduction of Bribery of Foreign Public Officials and other relevant instruments[2];

- taking into account the EU Strategic Framework for Human Rights and Democracy adopted in 2012 and the Action Plan on Human Rights and Democracy (2015-2019) adopted by the Foreign Affairs Council on 20 July 2015;

- taking into account the EU Guidelines on Human Rights Defenders adopted by the Foreign Affairs Council at its 2914th session on 8 December 2008[3];

- taking into account the United Nations Resolution on Transforming our world: the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on 25 September 2015[4];

- taking into account the EU Resolution on Human Rights and Democracy adopted by the Foreign Affairs Council on 8 November 2013[5]; Taking into account the report of the European Investment Bank (EIB) "Policy on preventing and deterring prohibited activities in the activities of the European Investment Bank" ("EIB Anti-Fraud Policy"), adopted on the 23rd of this month [5]. - Taking into account the Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights: Implementing the UN "Protect, Respect, Remedy" Framework [6],

- Taking into account the Council Conclusions of 20 June 2016 on Business and Human Rights [7],

- Taking into account the Resolution of 25 October 2016 on Corporate Liability for Serious Human Rights Abuses in Third Countries [8],

- Taking into account the Resolution of 25 October 2016 on Combating Corruption and Monitoring the Resolution of Crime [9],

- Taking into account the Resolution of 6 July 2016 on Tax Rulings and Other Measures of a Similar Nature or Effect [10],

- Taking into account the Resolution of 25 November 2015 on Tax Rulings and Other Measures of a Similar Nature or Effect [11],

- Taking into account the Resolution of 8 July 2015 on Tax Avoidance and Evasion as a Challenge to Governance, Social Protection and Development in Developing Countries [12],

- FIFA Taking into account the resolution of 11 June 2015 on recent high-level corruption revelations in the EU,[13]

- taking into account the resolution of 23 October 2013 on organized crime, corruption and money laundering,

- taking into account the resolution adopted on 8 October 2013 on "Corruption in the public and private sectors: human rights implications in third countries"[15],

- taking into account the Council of Europe Criminal Law Convention on Corruption, the Council of Europe Civil Law Convention on Corruption, and the resolutions (98)7 and (99)5 of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe establishing the Group of States against Corruption (GRECO) adopted on 5 May 1998 and 1 May 1999, respectively;

- taking into account the Jakarta Declaration on Principles for Anti-Corruption Institutions adopted on 26-27 November 2012,[16]

- taking into account the Panama Declaration for the Seventh Annual Conference and General Assembly of the International Association of Anti-Corruption Agencies (IAACA), adopted on 22-24 November 2013;

- taking into account the General Assembly resolutions on national institutions for the promotion and protection of human rights adopted on 17 December 2015 and 29 September 2016, Taking into account the Human Rights Council resolution on national institutions for the promotion and protection of human rights adopted on 5 January 2015[17],

- Taking into account the final report of the Advisory Committee of the Human Rights Council on the issue of the negative impact of corruption on the enjoyment of human rights[18],

- Taking into account the African Union Convention on Preventing and Combating Corruption (AUCPCC)[19],

- Taking into account the UN Global Compact initiative, which bases strategies and measures on universal principles of human rights, employment, environment and anti-corruption[20],

- Taking into account the Corruption Perceptions Index published annually by Transparency International,

- Taking into account Article 52 of the Rules of Procedure,

- Taking into account the report of the Committee on Foreign Affairs and the opinion of the Committee on Development and the Committee on International Trade (A8-0246/2017),

A. Corruption is a complex global phenomenon affecting both the North and the South, and can be defined as the abuse of entrusted power for personal, collective, direct or indirect self-interest, posing a serious threat to the public interest, social, political and economic stability and security, by undermining public trust, the efficiency and effectiveness of institutions, as well as democratic, human rights, ethical and moral values;

B. Corruption ranges from small-scale attempts to influence individuals, public officials and the delivery of public services to large-scale attempts to subvert political, economic and legal institutions, promote and finance terrorism, foster extremism, reduce tax revenues and support organized crime networks.

G. Corruption is caused by the failure of political, economic and judicial systems to provide strong, independent oversight and accountability.

D. Reducing corruption is essential for economic growth, poverty reduction, wealth creation, education, prosperity, health, infrastructure development, conflict resolution and building trust in institutions, enterprises and politics.

E. In many countries, corruption is not only a major systemic obstacle to democracy, respect for the rule of law, political freedom, sustainable development and the realization of all human rights – political, economic, social and cultural – but also has the potential to cause many human rights violations. While corruption is one of the most overlooked causes of human rights violations, it fuels injustice, impunity, arbitrary actions, political and religious extremism, and conflict, including economic and financial resources.

F. Corruption threatens democratic consolidation and the enforcement of human rights, and by weakening state power, it can cause social unrest, including violence, civil protests, and major political instability. Corruption remains systematically overlooked as a catalyst for conflict in developing countries, leading to widespread human rights violations, including international humanitarian law, and impunity for perpetrators. Meanwhile, the status quo of corruption and illicit enrichment in positions of state power leads to the empowerment and perpetuation of kleptocrats in power.

Z. The pervasiveness of corruption in many countries has led to low rates of human, social, and economic development, low standards of education and other public services, restrictions on civil and political rights, little or no political competition and media freedom both online and offline, and a lack of rule of law.

H. While corruption affects the enjoyment of human rights, it has particular adverse effects and disproportionately affects the most disadvantaged, marginalized and vulnerable groups in society, including women, children, people with disabilities, older people, the poor, indigenous peoples and people belonging to minorities, by denying them equal access to political participation, public and social programs and services, justice, security, natural resources including land, employment, education, health, education, health and social services. Corruption also affects progress towards non-discrimination, gender equality and women's empowerment by limiting women's ability to assert their rights. Corruption distorts the scale and composition of government expenditure and severely undermines the ability of states to fully utilise all available resources to ensure economic, social and cultural rights, the proper functioning of democracy and the rule of law and the development of a shared morality.

I. The UN Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 16 focuses on peace, justice, building strong institutions and combating corruption. To achieve SDG16 globally, the EU must urgently and directly address the range of issues in which corruption plays a key role, from human rights violations to poverty, hunger and injustice.

J. Tackling corruption requires concerted efforts in third countries and EU Member States to address both high-level and micro-corruption, bearing in mind the case-by-case nature of hierarchical support, reward systems and patronage in power structures, which often link the highest levels of corruption crimes and impunity with micro-corruption that directly affects the livelihoods of populations and their access to basic services.

K. Corruption cannot be tackled without a strong political commitment at the highest level, regardless of the skills, capacity and willingness of national supervisory and law enforcement agencies.

L. The economic impact of corruption is extremely negative, especially in terms of increasing poverty and inequality among citizens, the quality of public services, security, access to comprehensive health care and high-quality education, infrastructure, social and economic empowerment, and especially in terms of economic growth, job creation, employment opportunities, and even the decline in entrepreneurial spirit and job losses.

M. For example, in the EU, corruption costs between 179 and 990 billion euros in GDP per year [21].

N. On the other hand, according to the World Bank, it is estimated that around $1 trillion in bribes are paid annually around the world, and the economic losses due to corruption are many times this figure.

O. Organized crime is a serious problem in many countries and has a transnational dimension, but is often linked to corruption.

P. Acts of corruption and human rights violations are usually accompanied by the abuse of power, lack of accountability, obstruction of justice, the exercise of undue influence, the institutionalization of various forms of discrimination, favoritism and distortion of market mechanisms. Corruption shows a strong correlation with deficiencies in the rule of law and good governance, often undermining the effectiveness of institutions and bodies entrusted with ensuring checks and balances and respecting democratic principles and human rights, such as parliaments, law enforcement, the judiciary and civil society, while in countries where the rule of law is undermined by corruption, both the implementation and strengthening of the legal framework are hindered by corruption.

Q: Corruption and human rights violations are phenomena that involve a lack of honest action and failed principles, and the credibility and legitimacy of public and private organizations can only be guaranteed if their daily management is based on a culture of strict integrity.

R. R. Election fraud, illegal funding to political parties, ambitions, or the impact of money in politics, reliability and trust in political parties, election processes, and governments. It can be reduced in individuals and political rights, which imposes and does not impair democracy orthodox and politics.

S. corruption in the judicial division violates the principles of equality, no n-discrimination, access to the justice, fair trials and the right to receive effective relief, and these are exercising and imprisoned for all other human rights. It is extremely important for preventing. Independent judiciary and the absence of the government promote distrust in public institutions, impaired the rule of law, and sometimes fuel violence.

Certain mechanisms have been developed and implemented to identify, monitor, measure, and fight rot, but corruption is usually intentionally concealed to measure corruption. Is difficult.

New technologies such as distributed ledger and open source survey technology and methodology provide new opportunities to enhance the transparency of government activities.

V. strengthening the protection of human rights, especially the no n-discriminatory principles, is a valuable means for fighting corruption.

Creating a synergistic effect between criminal justice against corruption and human right s-based approaches leads to a direct or indirect effect of corruption, which leads to the collective and general effects of corruption. Prevents erosion. R. R. Election fraud, illegal funding to political parties, comparable effects of money in politics, and reliability in politics, for representatives, election processes, and governments elected by political parties and elections. It can be trusted and trusted, impairs the orthodox of democracy and the people's trust in politics, and significantly weaken individuals and political rights.

Certain mechanisms have been developed and implemented to identify, monitor, measure, and fight rot, but corruption is usually intentionally concealed to measure corruption. Is difficult.

New technologies such as distributed ledger and open source survey technology and methodology provide new opportunities to enhance the transparency of government activities.

V. strengthening the protection of human rights, especially the no n-discriminatory principles, is a valuable means for fighting corruption.

Creating a synergistic effect between criminal justice against corruption and human right s-based approaches leads to a direct or indirect effect of corruption, which leads to the collective and general effects of corruption. Prevents erosion. R. R. Election fraud, illegal funding to political parties, ambitions, or the impact of money in politics, reliability and trust in political parties, election processes, and governments. It can be reduced in individuals and political rights, which imposes and does not impair democracy orthodox and politics.

Certain mechanisms have been developed and implemented to identify, monitor, measure, and fight rot, but corruption is usually intentionally concealed to measure corruption. Is difficult.

New technologies such as distributed ledger and open source survey technology and methodology provide new opportunities to enhance the transparency of government activities.

V. strengthening the protection of human rights, especially the no n-discriminatory principles, is a valuable means for fighting corruption.

X. The international and legal frameworks have developed internationally, but there are significant implementation gaps due to lack of political intentions and powerful execution mechanisms. The human rights approach to corruption prevention can help to fill this gap by using existing domestic, regional, and international mechanisms to bring a paradigm shift and monitor the corruption prevention law.

Y. The United Nations Creator is the only global corruption system with legal binding, and five main areas: precautionary measures, criminal penalties and law execution, international cooperation, asset collection, technical support, and information exchange. Is covered.

G. Existing international obligations, especially in the public and private sector, based on international and political rights, international rules on economic, social and cultural rights, and other related human rights documents. It configures an excellent mechanism for taking appropriate and reasonable measures to prevent or punish;

Jobs, Ombudsman, Domestic Human Rights Organization (NHRI) and citizen social organizations play an important role in fighting corruption, and their potential is to strengthen with close cooperation with domestic and international ant i-correspondence organizations. can.

AB. By improving the transparency of the nation, the responsibility of explanations, and the measures to fight against frustration punishment, not only fighting corruption, but also a strategy and specific policy of the formulation and / or forming public policies in this field. By giving priority to development, you should take action to fight corruption.

Both civil society and private sector can play an important role in forming system reforms to strengthen transparency and accountability. In order to increase the awareness of the adverse effects of the corruption of civil society, and to support the efforts to prevent corruption, it is possible to learn lessons from the experience of the human rights movement to cooperate with the national institution and the private sector. X. International Efforts to prevent decay have developed in institutional and legal frameworks, but there are significant implementation gaps due to the lack of political intentions and powerful execution mechanisms. The human rights approach to corruption prevention can help to fill this gap by using existing domestic, regional, and international mechanisms to bring a paradigm shift and monitor the corruption prevention law.

Both civil society and the private sector can play an important role in forming system reforms to strengthen transparency and accountability. In order to increase the awareness of the adverse effects of the corruption of civil society, and to support the efforts to prevent corruption, it is possible to learn lessons from the experience of the human rights movement to cooperate with the national institution and the private sector. X. The international and legal frameworks have developed internationally, but there are significant implementation gaps due to lack of political intentions and powerful execution mechanisms. The human rights approach to corruption prevention can help to fill this gap by using existing domestic, regional, and international mechanisms to bring a paradigm shift and monitor the corruption prevention law.

Jobs, Ombudsman, Domestic Human Rights Organization (NHRI) and citizen social organizations play an important role in fighting corruption, and their potential will be strengthened by close cooperation with domestic and international ant i-correspondence organizations. can.

The absence of a free media, online and offline, not only restricts the fundamental right to freedom of expression, but also creates favorable conditions for opaque practices, corruption and wrongdoing to flourish. Independent media and a diverse and pluralistic media environment play a key role in ensuring transparency and control, reporting, investigating and exposing corruption, and raising public awareness of the link between corruption and human rights violations. In some countries, including EU member states, defamation laws exist that criminalize acts considered “defamatory”, which can undermine freedom of speech and media and deter whistleblowers and journalists from reporting corrupt practices.

Many civil society organizations, including anti-corruption and human rights groups, trade unions, investigative journalists, bloggers and whistleblowers, expose corruption, wrongdoing, mismanagement and human rights violations, despite the risk of retaliation, workplace, defamation and personal risks. The lack of protection from retaliation, defamation and libel, and the lack of independent and credible investigations all discourage people from speaking out. The EU has an obligation to protect human rights defenders, in particular by providing them with public support, including through their participation and monitoring in trials and the effective use of instruments such as the European Instrument for Democracy and Human Rights (EIDHR). Ensuring compliance with and proper implementation of existing laws is essential. Corruption whistleblowers must have the right to have their identity kept confidential, provided that a fair trial is guaranteed.

Af. The fight against corruption should also include measures to eliminate organised crime, tax havens, money laundering, tax evasion, illicit financial flows and the schemes that enable them.

M. Many third countries have not yet had the ability to exchange tax data with the EU countries, so they have not received information about their own people who may be tax evasion;

Ah. The funds to the third country should be appropriately monitored through a clear chec k-an d-balance balance in a beneficial country, including emergency situation, which avoids the opportunity to occur and all kinds of fraud. In order to caught an act and expose corruption bureaucrats; while the EU should be appropriately monitored through a clear chec k-an d-balance in a benefit country, including emergency situations. It is to avoid the opportunity to occur, caught all kinds of corruption, and expose corruption bureaucrats;

Corruption and illegal funding management is a political problem that should be worked on a global and border (G20, the United Nations, OECD, World Bank, IMF);

AJ. Sports Integrity International Forum (IFSI), which was held in Rosanne, Switzerland in February 2017, has promoted cooperation between governments, international sports organizations, and other organizations to work on corruption in sports.

Corruptions are spreading across borders, and in order to prevent corruption and fight for the activities of civil society organizations in the struggle with corruption, to prevent corruption and fight in consideration of the fact that cooperation between countries and regions should be encouraged. Including collective behavior at the international level; hindering political, economic, and social development, spurning international crimes, including terrorist activities, interacting with each other, a complex and horizontal phenomenon as a complex and horizontal phenomenon. With a view to working on corruption, we will discuss excellent practice and policies according to the specific situations of each region, and call on the international forums to actively make joint decisions;

2. During each legislative meeting, it is decided to create a regular latest report on corruption and human rights.

3. The fight against corruption is considered necessary to approach the publi c-private partnership, and if you neglect it, it will take root in poverty, inequality, reputation, reduce investment from overseas, and damage young people's living opportunities. M. Many third countries have not yet had the ability to exchange tax data with EU countries, so information about their own people who may be evaded. Not received from EU countries;

Corruption and illegal funding management is a political problem that should be worked on a global and border (G20, the United Nations, OECD, World Bank, IMF);

2. During each legislative meeting, it is decided to create a regular latest report on corruption and human rights.

3. The fight against corruption is considered necessary to approach the publi c-private partnership, and if you neglect it, it will take root in poverty, inequality, reputation, reduce investment from overseas, and damage young people's living opportunities. Warn that the connection of terrorism cannot be cut off; M. Many third countries have not yet had the ability to exchange tax data with EU countries, so we have information about their own people who may be tax evasion. I haven't received it from;

Ah. The funds to the third country should be appropriately monitored through a clear chec k-an d-balance balance in a beneficial country, including emergency situation, which avoids the opportunity to occur and all kinds of fraud. In order to caught an act and expose corruption bureaucrats; on the other hand, the EU's funds should be appropriately monitored through a clear chec k-an d-balance in a benefit country, including emergency situations. It is to avoid the opportunity to occur, caught all kinds of corruption, and expose corruption bureaucrats;

Corruption and illegal funding management is a political problem that should be worked on a global and border (G20, the United Nations, OECD, World Bank, IMF);

2. During each legislative meeting, it is decided to create a regular latest report on corruption and human rights.

4. We are concerned about the insufficient implementation and enforcement of existing national and international anti-corruption instruments, such as the UN Convention Against Corruption, the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (Ruggie Guidelines), the Council of Europe Criminal Law Convention on Corruption, and the OECD Anti-Bribery Convention, and call on signatory states to fully implement them to better protect their citizens.

5. We are concerned that members of civil society organizations, including anti-corruption groups and human rights campaigners, journalists, bloggers and whistleblowers who expose and report cases of corruption, are subject to harassment, intimidation, threats and retaliation. We call on the authorities to take all necessary measures to guarantee their physical and mental dignity, and to ensure prompt, thorough and impartial investigations in order to bring those responsible to justice in accordance with international standards.

6. Calls on participants of the 2016 London Anti-Corruption Summit to fulfil the commitments they made to address the root causes of corruption and the measures needed to promote transparency, and to provide support to those most affected;

7. Recalls that the development of an EU External Anti-Corruption Strategy is essential for an effective fight against corruption and financial crime;

8. States are obliged to fulfil their human rights obligations under the provisions of the UN Convention against Corruption and encourages those that have not yet done so to become parties to the Convention;

9. Underlines the need to integrate a human rights perspective into anti-corruption strategies in order to implement mandatory and effective preventive policies relating to issues such as transparency, freedom of information laws, whistleblower protection and external audits;

10. Recommends that the EU strengthen its support for international instruments to increase transparency in economic sectors most prone to human rights violations and corruption;

4. Reaffirms the need for international instruments to promote transparency in economic sectors most prone to human rights violations and corruption, including the UN Convention against Corruption, the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (Ruggie Guidelines), the Council of Europe Criminal Law Convention on Corruption and the OECD We are concerned about the insufficient implementation and enforcement of existing national and international anti-corruption instruments, such as the Anti-Bribery Convention, and call on signatory states to fully implement them to better protect their citizens.

5. We are concerned that members of civil society organizations, including anti-corruption groups and human rights campaigners, journalists, bloggers and whistleblowers who expose and report cases of corruption, are subject to harassment, intimidation, threats and retaliation. We call on the authorities to take all necessary measures to guarantee their physical and mental dignity, as well as to ensure prompt, thorough and impartial investigations in order to bring those responsible to justice in accordance with international standards.

7. Recalls that the development of an EU External Anti-Corruption Strategy is essential for an effective fight against corruption and financial crime;

8. States are obliged to fulfil their human rights obligations under the provisions of the UN Convention against Corruption and encourages those who have not yet done so to become parties to the Convention;

10. Recommends that the EU strengthen its support for international instruments to increase transparency in economic sectors most prone to human rights violations and corruption;

4. Refers to the UN Convention against Corruption, the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (Ruggie Guidelines), the Council of Europe Criminal Law Convention on Corruption and the OECD We are concerned about the insufficient implementation and enforcement of existing national and international anti-corruption instruments, such as the Anti-Bribery Convention, and call on signatory states to fully implement them to better protect their citizens.

5. We are concerned that members of civil society organizations, including anti-corruption groups and human rights campaigners, journalists, bloggers and whistleblowers who expose and report cases of corruption, are subject to harassment, intimidation, threats and retaliation. We call on the authorities to take all necessary measures to guarantee their physical and mental dignity, as well as to ensure prompt, thorough and impartial investigations in order to bring those responsible to justice in accordance with international standards.

7. Recalls that the development of an EU External Anti-Corruption Strategy is essential for an effective fight against corruption and financial crime;

10. Recommends that the EU strengthen its support for international instruments to increase transparency in sectors of the economy most prone to human rights violations and corruption;

11. We support modern, transparent and effective policies and the construction of legal frameworks for natural resource management, and we are convinced that these measures can be a powerful weapon for rot. In this sense, we will welcome the collection industry transparent initiative (EITI) and support the EITI as a powerful global tool to promote transparency and accountability in the management of natural resource income. Request the EU to expand the support. The establishment of an effective legal framework to ensure the appropriate implementation of the EITI principle by companies and other stakeholders involved in the supply chain of petroleum, gas, and natural resources is appropriate for the EU's principle of the EU. I think it is essential to secure the application.

12. Proposal that special precautions should be paid to the equity flows caused by mining and minerals in the dispute area of mining and mineral exports, and to control this from Africa. 。

13. Corruption is a complex phenomenon based on a wide variety of economic, political, administrative, social, cultural factors, and thus poverty and inadequate to contribute to the fight against corruption. Focusing on equal reductions and better integration, this development policy is to strengthen Good Governance and improve the quality of the lives of the poorest and the weakest or weakest. Note that the rule of law and public social services must also be promoted.

14. One of the most effective ways to prevent corruption is to reduce national intervention and bureaucrats and promote more simple regulations.

Corruption and human rights consideration in EU's bilateral relationship

15. The EU's foreign financial means include a commitment conducted by the other country to focus on the results, clearly milestones, indicators, annual progress reports, and to enhance the effects of EU's foreign financial means. It is pointed out that the condition should be based on the corruption prevention standard. 11. We are convinced that it supports modern, transparent and effective policies and the construction of legal frameworks for natural resource management, and that these measures can be a powerful weapon for corruption. In this sense, we will welcome the collection industry transparent initiative (EITI) and support the EITI as a powerful global tool to promote transparency and accountability in the management of natural resource income. Request the EU to expand the support. The establishment of an effective legal framework to ensure the appropriate implementation of the EITI principle by companies and other stakeholders involved in the supply chain of petroleum, gas, and natural resources is appropriate for the EU's principle of the EU. I think it is essential to secure the application.

12. Proposal that special precautions should be paid to the equity flows caused by mining and minerals in the dispute area of mining and mineral exports, and to control this from Africa. 。

14. One of the most effective ways to prevent corruption is to reduce national intervention and bureaucrats and promote more simple regulations.

Corruption and human rights consideration in EU's bilateral relationship

15. The EU's foreign financial means include a commitment conducted by the other country to focus on the results, clearly milestones, indicators, annual progress reports, and to enhance the effects of EU's foreign financial means. It is pointed out that the condition should be based on the corruption prevention standard. 11. We support modern, transparent and effective policies and the construction of legal frameworks for natural resource management, and we are convinced that these measures can be a powerful weapon for rot. In this sense, we will welcome the collection industry transparent initiative (EITI) and support the EITI as a powerful global tool to promote transparency and accountability in the management of natural resource income. Request the EU to expand the support. The establishment of an effective legal framework to ensure the appropriate implementation of the EITI principle by companies and other stakeholders involved in the supply chain of petroleum, gas, and natural resources is appropriate for the EU's principle of the EU. I think it is essential to secure the application.

12. Proposal that special precautions should be paid to the equity flows caused by mining and minerals in the dispute area of mining and mineral exports, and to control this from Africa. 。

13. Corruption is a complex phenomenon based on a wide variety of economic, political, administrative, social, cultural factors, and thus poverty and inadequate to contribute to the fight against corruption. Focusing on equal reductions and better integration, this development policy is to strengthen Good Governance and improve the quality of the poor and the weakest or weakest people, human rights, democracy. Note that the rule of law and public social services must also be promoted.

14. One of the most effective ways to prevent corruption is to reduce national intervention and bureaucrats and promote more simple regulations.

Corruption and human rights consideration in EU's bilateral relationship

16. Recalls the need for constant monitoring of EU-funded projects and for recipient country authorities to be accountable when EU funds are not used properly, and stresses the need for local CSOs and human rights organisations to be involved in monitoring the implementation of contracts; further stresses the need for any contractor receiving EU funds to fully disclose all required information, including beneficiary ownership and ETA;

17. Encourages the EU and other international grant and loan providers to carry out audits of grant, loan and aid packages, conduct rigorous due diligence on recipient governments and organisations, and avoid providing "rents" to kleptocratic authorities and organisations controlled by them or their partners;

18. Underlines the crucial importance of the anti-corruption agenda in the EU accession negotiation process;

19. Calls on the EU to include anti-corruption clauses, along with human rights clauses, in agreements with third countries; This article should require monitoring and consultation and, as a last resort, sanction or suspend such agreements in the event of serious and/or systematic corruption leading to serious human rights violations;

20. Calls on the EU to develop principles for combating grand corruption as a criminal offence under national and international law, to address continuing cases of impunity for grand corruption through strengthened enforcement of anti-corruption laws and to implement reforms to close systemic gaps in national legal frameworks that allow the proceeds of grand corruption to cross borders and evade the supervision of national financial regulators and tax authorities;

21. Underlines the need to pay particular attention to the continuous and systematic monitoring and evaluation of the effective implementation of UNCAC in EU Member States and in those countries with which the EU has or plans to conclude any agreements;

22. Calls on the Commission, the European External Action Service and the Member States to play a leading role internationally and promote the fight against corruption in the EU's partner countries, taking into account the EU's anti-corruption legal regime;

16. Calls on the EU 17. Recalls the need for EU and other international grant and loan providers to constantly monitor projects funded by EU donors and to hold recipient country authorities accountable when EU funds are not used properly, and stresses the need for local CSOs and human rights organisations to be involved in monitoring the implementation of contracts; stresses further the need for any contractor receiving EU funds to fully disclose all required information, including beneficiary ownership and ETA; 17. Encourages the EU and other international grant and loan providers to carry out audits of grant, loan and aid packages, conduct rigorous due diligence on recipient governments and organisations, and avoid providing "rents" to kleptocratic authorities and organisations controlled by them or their partners; 18. Underlines the crucial importance of the anti-corruption agenda in the EU accession negotiation process; 19. Calls on the EU to include anti-corruption clauses, along with human rights clauses, in agreements with third countries; This article should require monitoring and consultation and, as a last resort, sanction or suspend such agreements in the event of serious and/or systematic corruption leading to serious human rights violations;

21. Underlines the need to pay particular attention to the continuous and systematic monitoring and evaluation of the effective implementation of UNCAC in EU Member States and in countries with which the EU has or plans to conclude any agreements;

22. Calls on the Commission, the European External Action Service and Member States to play a leading role internationally and promote the fight against corruption in EU partner countries, taking into account the EU's anti-corruption legal regime;

16. Calls on the EU to constantly monitor EU-funded projects and to support the implementation of the UNCAC in the EU's international and international legal frameworks; 17. Recalls the need for recipient country authorities to be accountable if EU funds are not used appropriately and stresses the need for local CSOs and human rights organisations to be involved in the monitoring of contract implementation; further stresses the need for any contractor receiving EU funds to fully disclose all required information, including beneficiary ownership and ETA;

17. Encourages the EU and other international grant and loan providers to carry out audits of grant, loan and aid packages and to exercise rigorous due diligence on recipient governments and organisations, to avoid providing "rents" to kleptocratic authorities and organisations controlled by them or their partners;

18. Underlines the vital importance of the anti-corruption agenda in the EU accession negotiation process;

19. Calls on the EU to include anti-corruption clauses, along with human rights clauses, in its agreements with third countries; This article should require monitoring and consultation and, as a last resort, sanction or suspend such agreements in cases of serious and/or systematic corruption leading to serious human rights violations;

23. In the EU, in all relevant human rights dialogue and consultation with the third country, the effects of citizen participation and public explanation, including the application of corruption prevention measures, the right to access information and the open data principle. Call for promoting mechanisms and providing funds to projects for the establishment, implementation and execution of these measures;

24. Emphasize the importance of open source surveys in corruption prevention surveys. The EU calls the EU to provide sufficient funds to organizations working on digital collection of open source surveys and corruption evidence in order to detect clerical bureaucrats and ensure accountability.

25. To the EU, provide funds to the research of distributed ledger applications that can be used to improve government's transparency, tracking in no n-EU no n-regional assistance, tracking donor money, and taking measures against voters' misconduct. demand.

26. We welcome persistent efforts under development cooperation documents and local programming documents to establish and strengthen an independent and effective corruption.

27. The Human Rights Committee and the European Commission are required to formulate joint programs on human rights and corruption, such as improving transparency, fighting no n-penalty, and efforts to strengthen the ant i-corruption. These initiatives include survey capabilities to prove the relevance of corruption and human rights infringement, cooperation with ant i-correspondence organizations, prosecutions, or inquiring with law execution agencies, etc. We believe that the institution should support support so that it can respond to corruption cases.

28. To the EU, we will continue to support the corruption prevention institution established in the third country, which has a proven track record of independence and fairness, such as Guatemala's "International Committee opposing integration", and strengthens its ability to build abilities. Ask for. 23. In the EU, in all associated human rights dialogue and consultation with the third country, it is a citizen participation and public explanation, including the application of corruption prevention measures, the right to access information and the open data principle. Call for promoting effective mechanisms and providing funds to projects for the establishment, implementation and execution of these measures;

26. We welcome persistent efforts under development cooperation documents and local programming documents to establish and strengthen an independent and effective corruption.

28. To the EU, we will continue to support the corruption prevention institution established in the third country, which has a proven track record of independence and fairness, such as Guatemala's "International Committee opposing integration", and strengthens its ability to build abilities. Ask for. 23. In the EU, in all relevant human rights dialogue and consultation with the third country, the effects of citizen participation and public explanation, including the application of corruption prevention measures, the right to access information and the open data principle. Call for promoting mechanisms and providing funds to projects for the establishment, implementation and execution of these measures;

26. We welcome persistent efforts under development cooperation documents and local programming documents to establish and strengthen an independent and effective corruption.

28. To the EU, we will continue to support the corruption prevention institution established in the third country, which has a proven track record of independence and fairness, such as Guatemala's "International Committee opposing integration", and strengthens its ability to build abilities. Ask for.
29. To the European Commission and the Human Rights Protection Committee (HRC), the members of the civil society organization, including ant i-correspondent groups, human rights movements, journalists, bloggers, clerical cases, and internal accused who reveal and accuse human rights violations In order to provide further funds to support the establishment and implementation of the protection program. In addition, the window in charge of the EU Representative department pays special attention to these groups, keeps close contact with local NGOs and human rights protection, ensures their international recognition and protection, and as a result. He emphasizes that a safe channel to report infringement should be created.
30. The surveillance agencies, local executives, prosecutors, and witnesses in specific cases, and the witnesses in specific cases, participate in a training program in Europe. We emphasize that through invitation to the EU support and help.
31. The EU representative is called to use the local and international demarines and public dipromacy in order to accuse the case of corruption and no n-punishment, which leads to serious human rights infringement. The EU Representative Department and the Member Embassy will be further requested to include a report on corruption (whether a systematic analysis or a specific case) in briefing for EEAS and member countries. 29. Members of the Citizens' Social Organization, including the European Commission and the Human Rights Protection Committee (HRC), including ant i-correspondent groups, human rights movements, journalists, bloggers, and internal accused who reveal and accuse human rights violations In order to provide further funds to support the establishment and implementation of protection programs. In addition, the window in charge of the EU Representative department pays special attention to these groups, keeps close contact with local NGOs and human rights protection, ensures their international recognition and protection, and as a result. He emphasizes that a safe channel to report infringement should be created.
30. The surveillance agencies, local executives, prosecutors, and witnesses in specific cases, and the witnesses in specific cases, participate in a training program in Europe. We emphasize that through invitation to the EU support and help.
31. The EU representative is called to use the local and international demarines and public dipromacy in order to accuse the case of corruption and no n-punishment, which leads to serious human rights infringement. The EU Representative Department and the Member Embassy will be further requested to include a report on corruption (whether a systematic analysis or a specific case) in briefing for EEAS and member countries. 29. To the European Commission and the Human Rights Protection Committee (HRC), the members of the civil society organization, including ant i-correspondent groups, human rights movements, journalists, bloggers, clerical cases, and internal accused who reveal and accuse human rights violations In order to provide further funds to support the establishment and implementation of the protection program. In addition, the window in charge of the EU Representative department pays special attention to these groups, keeps close contact with local NGOs and human rights protection, ensures their international recognition and protection, and as a result. He emphasizes that a safe channel to report infringement should be created.
30. The surveillance agencies, local executives, prosecutors, and witnesses in specific cases, and the witnesses in specific cases, participate in a training program in Europe. We emphasize that through invitation to the EU support and help.
31. The EU representative is called to use the local and international demarines and public dipromacy in order to accuse the case of corruption and no n-punishment, which leads to serious human rights infringement. The EU Representative Department and the Member Embassy will be further requested to include a report on corruption (whether a systematic analysis or a specific case) in briefing for EEAS and member countries.
32. Recommends to the EEAS and EU Delegations to include, where appropriate, a specific reference to the link between corruption and human rights in their country strategy documents on human rights and democracy, and further to treat this issue as one of the priorities in the performance of the mandate of the EU Special Representative.
33. Recommends that the European Fund for Democracy and the EU's Integrated Human Resources Development Mechanism (protectdefenders. eu) implement a special programme focused on the protection of anti-corruption activists who also contribute to the defence of human rights;
34. Calls on the EU to establish a complaints mechanism through which individuals affected by EU external actions can lodge complaints about cases of human rights violations and corruption;
35. Reaffirms that the EU has expressed in previous resolutions that the Magnitsky sanctions list of 32 Russian state officials responsible for the death of Russian informant Sergei Magnitsky should be submitted to the Council for approval as soon as possible, and that targeted sanctions should be imposed against these officials, such as an EU-wide visa ban and the freezing of financial assets held in the EU;
36. The EU Encourage Member States to consider adopting legislation to establish clear criteria to allow for blacklisting and similar sanctions against third-country nationals and their family members who have committed serious human rights violations or who have been responsible for, participated in, ordered, controlled or otherwise directed acts of gross corruption, including the expropriation of private or public assets for personal gain, corruption linked to the expropriation of private or public assets, corruption linked to the expropriation of public or private assets, and corruption linked to the expropriation of private or public assets.
37. The EU will comply with the consistent policy principles (Article TEU208) for development, and to actively contribute directly and clearly to the reduction of corruption and the fight against no n-punishment.
38. To the EU to enhance the transparency and responsibility of its government development aid to effectively comply with the standards and internationally agreed development effects specified in the International Initiative (IATI). Seek. The request for the EU is to develop a powerful and comprehensive risk management system in order to prevent development assistance from promoting the corruption of the supporting country, that is, in order to link budget support to the clearance of corruption. I'm looking for it. For this reason, it emphasizes the need to establish a powerful mechanism to monitor budget support.
39. In order to eliminate hig h-level corruption to the European Commission, in the context of budget support, the transparency of work related to privatization and public asset transactions, especially the development of OECD on the corporate governance of stat e-owned companies Make sure to pay attention to landing and participation in the national support program;
40. The European Commission calls on developing countries that fight tax evasion and tax avoidance to support the construction of a balanced, fair and transparent tax system.
41. The EU is one of the world's leading countries, and the EU's external assistance is to enhance transparency, make it easier to use data, and encourage an approach to pursue in collaboration with other countries. He argues that a form of cooperation should be promoted to be subject to reform.
42. Emphasia emphasizes the serious adverse effects on trade, profits, economic growth, investment, and public procurement processes, and in consideration of this relevance to the European Commission, forced human rights and corruption Including prevention clauses; 37. Instead of directing and clearly reducing corrupts and explanation with the external policy, complying with the EU for development. Request to actively contribute.
38. To the EU to enhance the transparency and responsibility of its government development aid to effectively comply with the standards and internationally agreed development effects specified in the International Initiative (IATI). Seek. The request for the EU is to develop a powerful and comprehensive risk management system in order to prevent development assistance from promoting the corruption of the supporting country, that is, in order to link budget support to the clearance of corruption. I'm looking for it. For this reason, it emphasizes the need to establish a powerful mechanism to monitor budget support.
39. In order to eliminate hig h-level corruption to the European Commission, in the context of budget support, the transparency of work related to privatization and public asset transactions, especially the development of OECD on the corporate governance of stat e-owned companies Make sure to pay attention to landing and participation in the national support program;
40. The European Commission calls on developing countries that fight tax evasion and tax avoidance to support the construction of a balanced, fair and transparent tax system.
41. The EU is one of the world's leading countries, and the EU's external assistance is to enhance transparency, make it easier to use data, and encourage an approach to pursue in collaboration with other countries. He argues that a form of cooperation should be promoted to be subject to reform.
42. Emphasia emphasizes the serious adverse effects on trade, profits, economic growth, investment, and public procurement processes, and in consideration of this relevance to the European Commission, forced human rights and corruption To include prevention clauses; 37. To the EU, comply with the consistent principles of policy for development (Article TEU208), and actively struggle with directly and clearly reducing corruption and no n-punishment. Request to contribute.

OPINION of the Committee on Development (2.6.2017)

38. To the EU to enhance the transparency and responsibility of its government development aid to effectively comply with the standards and internationally agreed development effects specified in the International Initiative (IATI). Seek. The request for the EU is to develop a powerful and comprehensive risk management system in order to prevent development assistance from promoting the corruption of the supporting country, that is, in order to link budget support to the clearance of corruption. I'm looking for it. For this reason, it emphasizes the need to establish a powerful mechanism to monitor budget support.

39. In order to eliminate hig h-level corruption to the European Commission, in the context of budget support, the transparency of work related to privatization and public asset transactions, especially the development of OECD on the corporate governance of stat e-owned companies Make sure to pay attention to landing and participation in the national support program;

40. The European Commission calls on developing countries that fight tax evasion and tax avoidance to support the construction of a balanced, fair and transparent tax system.

41. The EU is one of the world's leading countries, and the EU's external assistance is to enhance transparency, make it easier to use data, and encourage an approach to pursue in collaboration with other countries. He argues that a form of cooperation should be promoted to be subject to reform.

42. Emphasia emphasizes the serious adverse effects on trade, profits, economic growth, investment, and public procurement processes, and in consideration of this relevance to the European Commission, forced human rights and corruption Including prevention clause;

43. Points out that trade policy contributes to the protection and promotion of the values that the EU upholds, as enshrined in Article 2 of the Treaty on European Union, such as democracy, the rule of law, respect for human rights, fundamental rights and freedoms and equality. Underlines that the coherence of the EU's foreign and domestic policies is crucial, particularly in the fight against corruption. In this respect, stresses that the European legislator has a special role to play in promoting trade relations, as they must avoid trade relations that provide an entry point for corrupt activities.

44. The EU considers trade agreements to be an important mechanism for promoting anti-corruption and good governance measures. Welcomes the measures that the EU has already taken to fight corruption in its trade policy, for example through the inclusion of the GSP+ chapter, sustainable development and commitments to ratify international anti-corruption conventions with trading partners. In this regard, calls for commitments in future trade agreements on multilateral anti-corruption conventions, such as the UNCAC and the OECD Anti-Bribery Convention, as well as horizontal clauses, to be included as part of a comprehensive approach and incorporated into existing trade agreements when under review.

45. Underlines that trade agreement parties should take steps to promote the active participation of the private sector, civil society organisations and national advisory groups in the implementation of anti-corruption programmes and provisions in international trade and investment agreements. Considers that, once EU mechanisms are in place, whistleblower protection should be considered for inclusion in future trade agreements.

46. Recognises the importance of providing clear guidance and support, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises, through specific provisions in trade agreements to enable businesses to tackle corruption, to establish effective anti-corruption compliance procedures within their operations. Calls on the Commission to consider deploying support in anti-corruption capacity-building projects, including exchanges of best practices and training, to help states and the business sector overcome any challenges they may encounter in this field.

47. We welcome the February 2017 entry into force of the WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement, which sets out measures to combat corruption in global trade. However, we believe that legislation and reform alone is not enough; implementation is key.

48. We call on the Commission to negotiate enforceable anti-corruption and anti-money laundering clauses in all future trade agreements and to effectively monitor the implementation of anti-corruption clauses.

49. In order to ensure that all agreements including corruption prevention clauses are properly monitored and implemented, it is important to maintain continuous and regular dialogue with the EU trading partner during the agreement. Emphasize sex. In requesting the European Committee to set a clear and appropriate conditions and results indicators to enable better evaluation and demonstration of the results, the government has agreed to the European Commission. If you do not comply with, you will be resolute and appropriate to respond quickly. The European Committee calls the European Committee to establish a mechanism to provide a mechanism to provide a mechanism to provide specialized knowledge to support countries that take measures to prevent corruption in the case of organized corruption.

50. The trade agreement should include a compulsory human rights clause, and it should ensure private companies and public organizations to respect human rights and the highest social and environmental standards that are essential for fighting corruption. It is.

Development of EU information related to rotting networks and intermediaries 49. In order to ensure that all agreements, including corruption prevention clauses, are appropriately monitored and implemented, the agreement is implemented, and with the EU trading partner. We emphasize the importance of maintaining continuous and regular dialogue. In requesting the European Committee to set a clear and appropriate conditions and results indicators to enable better evaluation and demonstration of the results, the government has agreed to the European Commission. If you do not comply with, you will be resolute and appropriate to respond quickly. The European Committee calls the European Committee to establish a mechanism to provide a mechanism to provide a mechanism to provide specialized knowledge to support countries that take measures to prevent corruption in the case of organized corruption.

Development of EU information related to rot networks and intermediaries 49. In order to secure all agreements including corruption prevention clauses, continuous and continuously with the EU trade partner during the implementation period of the agreement. Emphasize the importance of maintaining regular dialogue. In requesting the European Committee to set a clear and appropriate conditions and results indicators to enable better evaluation and demonstration of the results, the government has agreed to the European Commission. If you do not comply with, you will be resolute and appropriate to respond quickly. The European Committee calls the European Committee to establish a mechanism to provide a mechanism to provide a mechanism to provide specialized knowledge to support countries that take measures to prevent corruption in the case of organized corruption.

Development of EU information about rotten networks and intermediaries

51. We request EDPS to lead a working group between the embassy of the Member States and the EU Representative Department in the third country. Through this working group, diplomats can analyze and share information about the structure and functions of local corruption networks at the highest power level, and build sufficient intelligence to prevent conspiracy between the EU and corruption administration. 。 Furthermore, the EU Representative and the Member Embassy promotes closely contact with local residents to collect local corruption, critical action, and arrested officials. Success to promote closely contact with local residents through regular dialogue with independent civil society, journalists, and human rights.

52. If a bribe is requested or a local intermediary or a partner with a partner with a partner, the company should also report to the EU.

53. In light of the collected information, in order to increase the awareness of risk associated with transactions with local contractors, private security companies, and service providers with beneficiaries that may be related to human rights violations and corruption networks, by country. He emphasizes that guidelines should be shared with the private sector and military facilities and EU aid organizations.

54. The EU is convinced that the appropriate method of organizational crime, corruption, and money laundering at its own border can be a reliable leader in fighting corruption. From this point of view, it is regrettable that the European Commission did not decide to perform new analysis on the corruption of the EU member of the EU following the 2014 EU corruption prevention report. EU and other EU organizations, including the European Commission, should increase the reliability of the EU to promote foreign policies, in line with the rules of the United Nations Creator and its screening mechanism. He emphasizes that it should be performed and to give the European Commission to present further policies and legislative initiatives to struggle with corruption and promote the improvement of honesty and transparency in member countries. 51. The EDPS will be led to the establishment of a working group between the embassy of the Member States and the EU Representative Department in the third country. Through this working group, diplomats can analyze and share information about the structure and functions of local corruption networks at the highest power level, and build sufficient intelligence to prevent conspiracy between the EU and corruption administration. 。 Furthermore, the EU Representative and the Member Embassy promotes closely contact with local residents to collect local corruption, critical action, and arrested officials. Success to promote closely contact with local residents through regular dialogue with independent civil society, journalists, and human rights.

52. If a bribe is requested or a local intermediary or a partner with a partner with a partner, the company should also report to the EU.

54. The EU is convinced that the appropriate method of organizational crime, corruption, and money laundering at its own border can be a reliable leader in fighting corruption. From this point of view, it is regrettable that the European Commission did not decide to perform new analysis on the corruption of the EU member of the EU following the 2014 EU corruption prevention report. EU and other EU organizations, including the European Commission, should increase the reliability of the EU to promote foreign policies, in line with the rules of the United Nations Creator and its screening mechanism. He emphasizes that it should be performed and to give the European Commission to present further policies and legislative initiatives to struggle with corruption and promote the improvement of honesty and transparency in member countries. 51. We request EDPS to lead a working group between the embassy of the Member States and the EU Representative Department in the third country. Through this working group, diplomats can analyze and share information about the structure and functions of local corruption networks at the highest power level, and build sufficient intelligence to prevent conspiracy between the EU and corruption administration. 。 Furthermore, the EU Representative and the Member Embassy promotes closely contact with local residents to collect local corruption, critical action, and arrested officials. Success to promote closely contact with local residents through regular dialogue with independent civil society, journalists, and human rights.

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