Revised Laws of Saint Lucia (2023)

24.   Prohibition of corrupt conduct

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    (1)   A public officer or a public official shall not engage in corrupt conduct.

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    (2)   A public officer or a public official who contravenes subsection (1) commits an offence and is liable —

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      (a)     on summary conviction, to a fine of $300,000 or to imprisonment for a term of 5 years or to both; or

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      (b)     on conviction on indictment, to a fine of $1,000,000 or to imprisonment for a term of 10 years or to both.

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    (3)   Notwithstanding subsection (2), the court may make an order for civil recovery.