2023 Laws not yet authenticated through a Commencement Order

Revised Laws of Saint Lucia (2023)

ACT

(Act 19 of 2022)

Act 19 of 2022 .. in force 22 August 2022

ARRANGEMENT OF SECTIONS

PRELIMINARY

1.Short title
2.Interpretation
3.Authority not affected

PART I
OFFICE OF SPECIAL PROSECUTOR

4.Appointment of the Special Prosecutor
5.Disqualification of the Special Prosecutor
6.Functions of the Special Prosecutor
7.Signification of documents
8.Powers of the Special Prosecutor
9.Duration of appointment
10.Resignation
11.Vacancy
12.Appointment of the Acting Special Prosecutor
13.Removal of the Special Prosecutor
14.Appearance of the Special Prosecutor
15.Staff of the Special Prosecutor
16.Appointment of attorneys-at-law
17.Appointment of investigators, administrative and ancillary staff
18.Secondment of public officer
19.Oaths or affirmations
20.Disclosure of interests
21.Funds for the Special Prosecutor
22.Administrative arrangements
23.Annual report

PART II
PREVENTION OF CORRUPT CONDUCT

24.Prohibition of corrupt conduct
25.Complaint to the Special Prosecutor
26.Protection of persons making complaint
27.Rejection of complaint by the Special Prosecutor
28.Investigation of breach of this Act
29.Institution of prosecution

PART III
MISCELLANEOUS

30.Amendment of Schedule
31.Regulations
Schedule

AN ACT to provide for the Special Prosecutor, the investigation and prosecution of corrupt conduct of public officers and public officials and for the appointment of the Special Prosecutor and for related matters.

Commencement [22 August 2022]

PRELIMINARY