Greek Justice Minister Haralambos Athanassiou on Monday released for consultation, a bill on combating corruption and protecting “public interest” witnesses.
The controversial bill will impose stricter regulations combating corruption in Greece and introduces amendments to a series of Penal Code provisions regarding the acceptance of gifts by state and political officials of all levels, from the President of the Republic to the prime minister, Cabinet members and mayors, among others.
It also introduces stricter provisions on the acceptance of gifts by judicial functionaries and employees, while it also affects those employed in any capacity by the private sector.
Protection is also provided for witnesses who help reveal criminally liable actions, and terms them “public interest witnesses.”
Lastly, the bill anticipates sentences exceeding five years (of imprisonment) and fines ranging between 5,000 and 150,000 euros.
(source: ana-mpa)
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