Independent Commission Against Corruption, Anti-corruption agency in Hong Kong, China.
The Independent Commission Against Corruption is an agency in Hong Kong, China, dedicated to fighting corruption. It divides its work into three branches that handle investigations, prevention strategies, and public awareness campaigns.
The commission came into being in February 1974 as a response to widespread corruption in Hong Kong's public service. The Peter Godber case had made the need for an independent body clear.
The organization transformed Hong Kong's governmental culture by implementing strict measures against unofficial payments and creating new standards for public service.
The public can report suspected cases through a hotline available around the clock. Additional contact points are located in different districts across Hong Kong.
The agency operates entirely independent from other government bodies and reports only to Hong Kong's Chief Executive. This autonomy allows investigations to proceed without interference from other administrations.
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