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Commonwealth Law Ministers Meeting

16 October 2017 to 19 October 2017

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The aim of the Commonwealth Law Ministers Meeting is to facilitate information sharing, best practice and collaboration among countries who share a common legal tradition.

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Commonwealth countries among least corrupt in Corruption Perceptions Index

Commonwealth countries are rated among the least corrupt in Transparency International’s 2016 Corruption Perceptions Index.

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From the Archive: Sanctions agreed against apartheid-era South Africa

From the Archive: Commonwealth leaders agreed a programme of economic sanctions against apartheid-era South Africa in 1986.

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Sri Lanka’s foreign affairs minister meets Commonwealth Secretary-General

Sri Lanka’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Mangala Samaraweera has expressed hope that the Commonwealth will continue to fight for the values that have strengthened Sri Lanka in recent times, such as human rights, rule of law and democracy.

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In a practical way, the Commonwealth delivers on global anti-corruption agenda

A blog by Roger Koranteng, anti-corruption adviser and head of public sector governance at the Commonwealth Secretariat.

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From the Archive: Alliances can create ‘responsible and just world society’

1969: Arnold Smith addresses Commonwealth Parliamentary Association

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African parliamentarians outline next steps to tackle cybercrime

Parliamentarians and ministers at a Commonwealth meeting in Namibia have committed to urgent action to tackle cybercrime.

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Commonwealth supports African countries to prosecute corruption cases

Anti-corruption agencies in Africa have received training from the Commonwealth on how to best manage evidence in corruption cases.

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New universal global guidelines for anti-corruption law

The Commonwealth Secretariat, International Monetary Fund (IMF) and United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) have just published a new book which brings together guidance on how to tackle corruption.

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Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference on the Rule of Law and Human Rights

24 January 2017 to 26 January 2017

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The conference aims to strengthen parliamentary skills and knowledge in how rule of law can best protect and promote human rights.

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Transparency International-UK Annual Lecture

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Commonwealth Secretary-General Patricia Scotland will deliver Transparency International-UK’s Anti-Corruption Lecture on Thursday 8 December 2016.

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Promoting a collective approach to combat cyber threats in the Commonwealth

28 November 2016 to 1 December 2016

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Africa Workshop: Commonwealth Parliamentary Cybersecurity and Cybercrime Project will examine cybersecurity within the context of the Africa region.

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Rule of law essential to sustainable development

Senior officials from across the Commonwealth have outlined their rule of law priorities for 2017. Meeting in London, representatives from 22 countries set the agenda for next year’s law ministers meeting to be held in the Bahamas.

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Trade and aid go hand in hand, says Secretary-General

Commonwealth Secretary-General tells journalist Gabriella Jóźwiak of devex.com about her ambitious agenda for action

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The Harare Declaration: reflections on the landmark accord, 25 years on

Exactly a quarter of a century ago, on 20 October 1991, Commonwealth heads of government signed the historic Harare Commonwealth Declaration which defined the association’s fundamental political values.

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From the Archive: Harare Declaration sets out fundamental values

October 1991: Commonwealth vows to safeguard democracy and human rights

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Secretary-General statement on Maldives decision to leave the Commonwealth

Commonwealth Secretary-General Patricia Scotland's statement on receiving news that the Maldives Government has today decided to leave the Commonwealth.

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Prime Minister of Grenada salutes Commonwealth anti-corruption agenda

Grenada’s prime minister, Keith Mitchell, has praised a Commonwealth anti-corruption initiative in the Caribbean which is supporting efforts by national authorities to combat illegal practices such as fraud and bribery.

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Stepping up the fight against corruption in Africa with training of trainers

Officials from anti-corruption agencies across Africa have described as “immeasurable” a course organised by a Commonwealth training academy which is upskilling a cadre of enforcers to counter corrupt practices.

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Commonwealth Secretary-General wraps up Malaysia visit, promotes good governance

Secretary-General Patricia Scotland concluded her first official visit to Asia on Tuesday, as part of a global Commonwealth drive to promote innovation in public service, good governance and human rights.

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Publication reveals national experiences of public sector reforms

Drawing on the experiences of senior public servants from Trinidad and Tobago to Tonga, this study looks at how governments have achieved success and sought to overcome policy and management failures.

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Commonwealth forum advances innovation and integrity in public service

Addressing the 6th Biennial Commonwealth Ministers for Public Service Forum in Putrajaya, Malaysia, Secretary-General Patricia Scotland urged governments to deliver excellence and uphold the ideals of innovation, integrity and inclusivity in public service.

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Commonwealth Law Ministers Meeting

Commonwealth countries among least corrupt in Corruption Perceptions Index

From the Archive: Sanctions agreed against apartheid-era South Africa

Sri Lanka’s foreign affairs minister meets Commonwealth Secretary-General

In a practical way, the Commonwealth delivers on global anti-corruption agenda

From the Archive: Alliances can create ‘responsible and just world society’

African parliamentarians outline next steps to tackle cybercrime

Commonwealth supports African countries to prosecute corruption cases

New universal global guidelines for anti-corruption law

Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference on the Rule of Law and Human Rights

Transparency International-UK Annual Lecture

Promoting a collective approach to combat cyber threats in the Commonwealth

Rule of law essential to sustainable development

Trade and aid go hand in hand, says Secretary-General

The Harare Declaration: reflections on the landmark accord, 25 years on

From the Archive: Harare Declaration sets out fundamental values

Secretary-General statement on Maldives decision to leave the Commonwealth

Prime Minister of Grenada salutes Commonwealth anti-corruption agenda

Stepping up the fight against corruption in Africa with training of trainers

Commonwealth Secretary-General wraps up Malaysia visit, promotes good governance

Publication reveals national experiences of public sector reforms

Commonwealth forum advances innovation and integrity in public service

Commonwealth special envoy concludes first visit to Maldives

Parliamentarians in Asia-Pacific address online threats through Cybercrime Initiative

Commonwealth supports human rights chapter for Sri Lanka constitution

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