ICAC chief leads study delegation to meet Mainland’s top procurator
2010-9-21
ICAC Commissioner Dr Timothy Tong Hin-ming yesterday (Monday) led a study delegation to call on Supreme People’s Procuratorate (SPP) Procurator General Mr Cao Jianming in Beijing to exchange the latest progress of anti-corruption work in both places.
Dr Tong and Mr Cao shared the view that the ICAC and the SPP should further enhance collaboration in mutual case assistance, experience sharing and professional training, as well as the pursuit of fugitive offenders and recovery of corrupt proceeds.
Since the inception of the Mutual Case Assistance Scheme established by the ICAC and Mainland procuratorates, more than 1,600 witnesses have assisted in corruption cases in respective jurisdictions. Meanwhile, Mainland procuratorates have sent officials to take part in various Chief Investigators Command Courses organised by the ICAC.
During the meeting, Dr Tong also noted that there were good progresses in the co-operation in preventive education between the ICAC and the Guangdong Provincial People’s Procuratorate (GDPP).
For example, with the implementation of the Framework Agreement on Hong Kong/Guangdong Co-operation, the ICAC, the GDPP and the Macao Commission Against Corruption have formed a task force to formulate long-term anti-corruption initiatives for the three p laces.
Dr Tong said the ICAC would help support the annual meeting of the International Association of Anti-Corruption Authorities in Macao to be chaired by Mr Cao in November in fostering international co-operation in fighting corruption.
Mr Cao said in recent years, following closer economic and social links between the Mainland and Hong Kong, there was an increase in cross-boundary crimes and cases involving both jurisdictions.
Hence, Mr Cao stressed that law enforcement and judicial bodies on both sides should further strengthen liaison and co-operation to combat cross-boundary crimes in meeting regional and global challenges.
Mr Cao also commended the ICAC for its achievements in transforming Hong Kong from a corruption-plagued society into a clean city.
The success in graft fight has contributed to Hong Kong’s clean image and its rapid economic development. Hong Kong’s experience was a valuable reference for the Mainland, Mr Cao added.
The Commissioner yesterday (Monday) officiated at the opening ceremony of a training course on Mainland government policies for ICAC officers at management level. The course was organised by the Chinese Academy of Governance through the arrangement of th e Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in Hong Kong.
Led by ICAC Director of Investigation Ryan Wong Sai-chiu, the 18-member study delegation comprised officers from the Operations Department, the Corruption Prevention Department, the Community Relations Department and the Administration Branch. The course featured the Mainland’s political system, legal regime, anti-corruption work, foreign affairs as well as economic development.
Upon invitation, the Commissioner today (Tuesday) delivered a keynote speech at the Beijing Normal University to share Hong Kong’s experience in combating corruption before returning to Hong Kong in the afternoon.
Dr Tong and Mr Cao shared the view that the ICAC and the SPP should further enhance collaboration in mutual case assistance, experience sharing and professional training, as well as the pursuit of fugitive offenders and recovery of corrupt proceeds.
Since the inception of the Mutual Case Assistance Scheme established by the ICAC and Mainland procuratorates, more than 1,600 witnesses have assisted in corruption cases in respective jurisdictions. Meanwhile, Mainland procuratorates have sent officials to take part in various Chief Investigators Command Courses organised by the ICAC.
During the meeting, Dr Tong also noted that there were good progresses in the co-operation in preventive education between the ICAC and the Guangdong Provincial People’s Procuratorate (GDPP).
For example, with the implementation of the Framework Agreement on Hong Kong/Guangdong Co-operation, the ICAC, the GDPP and the Macao Commission Against Corruption have formed a task force to formulate long-term anti-corruption initiatives for the three p laces.
Dr Tong said the ICAC would help support the annual meeting of the International Association of Anti-Corruption Authorities in Macao to be chaired by Mr Cao in November in fostering international co-operation in fighting corruption.
Mr Cao said in recent years, following closer economic and social links between the Mainland and Hong Kong, there was an increase in cross-boundary crimes and cases involving both jurisdictions.
Hence, Mr Cao stressed that law enforcement and judicial bodies on both sides should further strengthen liaison and co-operation to combat cross-boundary crimes in meeting regional and global challenges.
Mr Cao also commended the ICAC for its achievements in transforming Hong Kong from a corruption-plagued society into a clean city.
The success in graft fight has contributed to Hong Kong’s clean image and its rapid economic development. Hong Kong’s experience was a valuable reference for the Mainland, Mr Cao added.
The Commissioner yesterday (Monday) officiated at the opening ceremony of a training course on Mainland government policies for ICAC officers at management level. The course was organised by the Chinese Academy of Governance through the arrangement of th e Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in Hong Kong.
Led by ICAC Director of Investigation Ryan Wong Sai-chiu, the 18-member study delegation comprised officers from the Operations Department, the Corruption Prevention Department, the Community Relations Department and the Administration Branch. The course featured the Mainland’s political system, legal regime, anti-corruption work, foreign affairs as well as economic development.
Upon invitation, the Commissioner today (Tuesday) delivered a keynote speech at the Beijing Normal University to share Hong Kong’s experience in combating corruption before returning to Hong Kong in the afternoon.