NCJ Number
210526
Date Published
March 2005
Length
15 pages
Annotation
This report of the United Nations (U.N.) Secretary-General at the 14th session of the U.N. Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice (May 23-27, 2005 in Vienna) addresses the status of the promotion of the entry into force of the U.N. Convention Against Corruption.
Abstract
The U.N. General Assembly adopted the Convention Against Corruption in October 2003. In a resolution on December 20, 2004, the General Assembly welcomed the signing of the Convention by a large number of member states; urged countries to consider signing and ratifying the Convention as soon as possible in order to allow its early entry into force and subsequent implementation; and offered specific recommendations intended to facilitate the promotion of the entry into force of the Convention. At the time of this report's writing, 118 member states had signed the Convention, and 18 had ratified it. In accordance with article 68, the Convention will enter into force on the 90th day after the date of deposit of the 30th instrument of ratification, acceptance, approval, or accession. This report describes specific events and means that have been used to promote the Convention's entry into force. These include the development of a legislative guide, the sponsoring of seminars, provision of assistance, cooperation with other entities, the initiation of a Global Compact against corruption, the creation of International Anti-Corruption Day, and a special treaty event. Report recommendations pertain to how the U.N. Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice can contribute to the promotion of the Convention's entry into force. 3 notes and appended table on the status of signatures and ratification of the Convention as of March 23, 2005