In the final analysis, the ultimate test is the extent to which we are able to translate all the legislative requirements into real action. The cornerstone is a strong, independent and effective FIU that is committed, willing and able to go after those who have and are violating the AML/CFT Act, and proceed to institute criminal charges against them without the slightest degree of compromise. Or, are we going to allow narrow political and other considerations to continue to influence our decision-making on the matter at the expense of the broader national interest?
Last week’s article looked at the Access to Information Act 2011. A key requirement of the Act relates to the submission to the National Assembly within nine months of the close of the year of an annual report on the operations of the Act. The report is to include the following:
