Unlike other crimes, corruption always entails a satisfied relationship between two parties and thus is extremely difficult to investigate and prove in court. It is the public that is the victim. The ICAC is therefore given legal powers to investigate and bring the corrupt to book under three specific ordinances:

The Independent Commission Against Corruption Ordinance:

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The Prevention of Bribery Ordinance:

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The Elections (Corrupt and Illegal Conduct) Ordinance:

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