Reform Of Irish Anti-Corruption Legislation

The Minister for Justice and Equality, Charlie Flanagan, announced Monday, 30 July 2018, that the Criminal Justice (Corruption Offences) Act 2018 has come into force. The Act was signed into law by the President on 5th June 2018 following swift passage through the Houses of the Oireachtas this year. The Act revamps the law on white collar crime in Ireland and will have a significant impact on companies and organisations operating in Ireland.

The Act substantially improves Irish legislation by consolidating the law in Ireland on crimes such as bribery and corruption. It also aims to enhance transparency over the actions of officials in positions of influence and power though the offences address corruption within both the public and private sectors.