Strong rule of lawRobust anti-corruption system

Independence of ICAC

• Since its establishment in February 1974, the ICAC has been fighting corruption independently without fear or favour. Its independent status is derived from the ICAC Ordinance (Cap. 204) which stipulates the statutory mandate of the ICAC in combatting corruption through investigation, prevention and education.
• The independence of the ICAC is also enshrined in Article 57 of the Basic Law of HKSAR which provides constitutional guarantee against any interference in our work.
• The ICAC impartially and rigorously enforces the law at all times, making corruption a high risk crime in Hong Kong. The corrupt will be pursued relentlessly irrespective of their background, status and position.

Checks and Balances

• The ICAC discharges its duties in strict accordance with the law. To give effect to this foundational principle, a robust checks and balances system is in place to make sure that the ICAC can meet the stringent requirements under the law and measure up to the high expectations of the public.

Holistic Anti-Corruption Strategy

• As a pioneer of a world-renowned three-pronged strategy to fight corruption through robust law enforcement, systemic prevention and comprehensive community education, the ICAC addresses both the symptoms and the root cause of corruption.
• Alongside law enforcement, the ICAC puts equal emphasis on system prevention and public education to sustain an integrity culture in the society so as to deprive corruption of its breeding ground. Through an "Ethics for All" approach in which partnerships are formed with the public and private sectors, the ICAC helps strengthen their corruption prevention capacity and spreads anti-corruption messages to every corner of the community.

Dedicated and Professional Staff

• The success of the anti-corruption mission of the ICAC rests on the dedication and professionalism of our officers. Different generations of graft busters have all shared the common goal of stamping out corruption and building up a clean society. This anti-corruption passion among our officers is reinforced by the high standards of conduct the Commission expects of its staff members as reflected in the Code of Ethics.