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2000
Annual Report
by the Commissioner of the
Independent Commission Against Corruption
Hong Kong Special Administrative Region

2000 Annual Report by the Commissioner of the
Independent Commission Against Corruption
Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
Submitted to the Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative
Region in accordance with section 17 of the Independent Commission Against
Corruption Ordinance (Cap. 204)

Independent Commission Against Corruption
Mission Statement and Code of Ethics
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With the community, the ICAC is committed to fight corruption through effective
law enforcement, education and prevention to help keep Hong Kong fair, just,
stable and prosperous.
Officers of the ICAC will at all times uphold the good name of the Commission and:
• adhere to the principles of integrity and fair play
• respect the rights under the law of all people
• carry out their duties without fear or favour, prejudice or ill will
• act always in accordance with the law
• not take advantage of their authority or position
• maintain necessary confidentiality
• accept responsibility for their actions and instructions
• exercise courtesy and restraint in word and action
• strive for personal and professional excellence

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Page 6 Chapter 1 : Introduction
6 Constitution
6 Organisation
6 Advisory Committees
6 Responsibilities of the Commissioner
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9 Chapter 2 : Commissioner’s Review
9 Overview
12 Investigation
12 Prevention
13 Education
14 External Contacts
15 Checks and Balances
15 Looking to the Future
16 Acknowledgement
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23 Chapter 3 : Administration Branch
23 General Administration
24 Information Technology
25 Training and Development
26 Staff Relations and Welfare
27 Awards and Commendations
27 Overseas Visitors
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28 Establishment
28 Responsibility and Power
28 Prosecution of Cases
28 Sources of Corruption Cases
29 Statistics on Reports
31 Investigations and Prosecutions
33 Disciplinary or Administrative Action Against
Government Servants
33 Report Centre and Detention Centre
34 Staff Discipline
36 Recruitment and Training
38 Operational Liaison
39 Witness Protection
39 Information Technology
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41 Structure and Establishment
41 Review of Work
43 Assignments
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55 Structure and Establishment
55 Review of Work
55 Mass Media
56 Public Sector
57 Business Sector
58 Hong Kong Ethics Development Centre
59 Youth and Moral Education
60 Cross Boundary Co-operation
60 New Arrivals
61 Community Support
62 Building Management
62 ICAC Club
62 Clean Elections
63 Press Relations
63 Handling of Corruption Reports
64 ICAC Annual Survey
64 Transparency and Accountability
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Chapter 1
Introduction
(a)
The Independent Commission Against
Corruption (ICAC) was established on 15 February
1974 with the enactment of the Independent
Commission Against Corruption Ordinance (Cap.
204).
Before then the detection and
investigation of corruption was the responsibility
of the Anti-Corruption Office of the Hong Kong
Police Force. The decision to set up an
independent organisation to tackle corruption was
made by the then Governor following a
Commission of Inquiry into corruption in Hong
Kong and other related matters.
CONSTITUTION
The ICAC derives its charter from the
Independent Commission Against Corruption
Ordinance. Its independence is established by the
Commissioner being formally and directly
responsible to the Chief Executive. In carrying out
its work the ICAC functions as an independent
organ of the public service.
ORGANISATION
The ICAC comprises the office of the
Commissioner and three functional departments -
Operations, Corruption Prevention and
Community Relations - serviced by the
Administration Branch. Its organisation is shown
in the chart at Appendix 1.
ADVISORY COMMITTEES
The work of the ICAC comes under the
scrutiny of independent committees comprising
responsible citizens drawn from all sectors of the
community and appointed by the Chief Executive.
Reports on the work of the Advisory Committee
on Corruption, the Operations Review Committee,
the Corruption Prevention Advisory Committee
and the Citizens Advisory Committee on
Community Relations are contained in a separate
publication.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE COMMISSIONER
The Commissioner is directly responsible
to the Chief Executive for the following duties set
out in section 12 of the Independent Commission
Against Corruption Ordinance :
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to receive and consider complaints alleging
corrupt practices and investigate such of those
complaints as he considers practicable;
(b) to investigate -
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any alleged or suspected offence under
this Ordinance;
any alleged or suspected offence under
the Prevention of Bribery Ordinance
(Cap. 201);
(iii) any alleged or suspected offence under
the Elections (Corrupt and Illegal
Conduct) Ordinance (Cap. 554);
(iv) any alleged or suspected offence of
blackmail committed by a Government
of Hong Kong Special Administrative
Region (HKSAR) servant by or through
the misuse of his office;
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any alleged or suspected conspiracy to
commit an offence under the Prevention
of Bribery Ordinance (Cap. 201);
(vi) any alleged or suspected conspiracy to
commit an offence under the Elections
(Corrupt and Illegal Conduct) Ordinance
(Cap. 554); and
(vii) any alleged or suspected conspiracy (by
two or more persons including a
Government of HKSAR servant) to
commit an offence of blackmail by or
through the misuse of the office of that
Government of HKSAR servant;
to investigate any conduct of a Government
of HKSAR servant which, in the opinion of the
Commissioner, is connected with or
conducive to corrupt practices and to report
thereon to the Chief Executive;
to examine the practices and procedures of
government departments and public bodies,
in order to facilitate the discovery of corrupt
practices and to secure the revision of
methods of work or procedures which, in the
opinion of the Commissioner, may be
conducive to corrupt practices;
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to instruct, advise and assist any person, on
the latter’s request, on ways in which corrupt
practices may be eliminated by such person;
to advise heads of government departments
or of public bodies of changes in practices or
procedures compatible with the effective
discharge of the duties of such departments or
public bodies which the Commissioner thinks
necessary to reduce the likelihood of the
occurrence of corrupt practices;
to educate the public against the evils of
corruption; and
(h) to enlist and foster public support in
combatting corruption.
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Chapter 2
Commissioner’s Review
Alan N LAI
Commissioner of the
Independent Commission Against Corruption
Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
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OVERVIEW
The year 2000 was a challenging yet
rewarding one for the ICAC. As the new
millennium unfolded, a record high number of
corruption reports were made to the Commission,
creating an unprecedented workload for our
officers. But with the professionalism of our staff
and the unfailing support the public extended to
us, we could herald yet another year of effective
service to the community.
During the year under review, we received
a total of 4,390 reports, an all time high since the
inception of the ICAC in 1974. Complaints
against government departments, public bodies
and private companies all registered a rise,
resulting in an across the board increase of 23%
over the previous year. Of all the complaints,
40% concerned the government sector, 6% the
public bodies and 54% the private sector - a mix
resembling that of past years.
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The private sector, as in the past, had the
biggest increase. During the year a total of 2,402
reports were filed with the Commission, an
increase of 26% over the 1,904 we received in
1999. The rise registered by government
departments and public bodies was less acute,
both at 20%. For the government sector, the tally
rose from 1,445 in 1999 to 1,732 in 2000.
Corresponding figure for public bodies was from
212 to 256. Cross-boundary corruption reports
continued to stay at a low level. In 2000, there
were 66 reports, accounting for less than 2% of
the total.
With two sets of elections - one for the
district councils and one for the legislature - held
in late 1999 and 2000, we received 229 electionrelated
complaints during the year. 111
concerned the Legislative Council elections, of
which 19 related to bribery offences while the
remainder on technical breaches of the election
law.
The surge in the number of corruption
reports was obviously a matter of concern for the
ICAC. Not so much because it meant a heavier
workload for our staff, but because it might have
pointed to a trend of increased corruption
activities. But contrary to some people’s worry
that the problem of corruption in Hong Kong
might have worsened, our intelligence and
analysis of the reports suggest the situation is not
deteriorating. Based on our analysis, the lingering
effect of the Asian financial crisis, which exposed
many corruption-related frauds, had pushed up
the figure. Extensive media coverage of ICAC
operations also meant people were more alert to
potential corruption activities, hence more reports
forwarded to us. But the biggest contributing
factor was a leap in the number of reports which
were straightforward or of a simple and minor
nature. This type of reports rose from 713 in 1999
to 1,195 in 2000, a very considerable rise of 68%.
And within this category of complaints, the single
biggest increase concerned building management
cases. Subsequent investigations revealed that
many of the cases were prompted by
misunderstanding or lack of knowledge about
building management among members of owners’
corporations. Out of an overall total of 283 cases
prosecuted by the end of 2000, only 22 related to
building management.
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To tackle the problem of rising reports and
deal with cases of more sophisticated nature, the
Commission took a number of measures to make
sure the effectiveness of the ICAC would not be
compromised. A new work approach was
adopted and new resources secured. For instance,
special task forces, made up of staff from the
Operations Department, Corruption Prevention
Department and Community Relations
Department, were formed to deal with problems
specific to the construction, banking and building
management sectors which registered a substantial
increase in corruption reports in the past two
years. The task force approach enabled officers
from the Commission to work more closely
together and address the problems in a more
focused manner.
In light of the rapid rise in the number of
straightforward, simple and minor reports, the
Commission saw the value of having a dedicated
team experienced in dealing with this kind of
complaint to bolster efficiency. Hitherto,
experienced investigators were deployed on an ad
hoc basis to form a Quick Response Team (QRT)
to handle this type of simple complaint. During
the year, we managed to secure additional public
funding for the Commission to formalise the
establishment of the QRT in the next financial
year. By making it a permanent set up of the
Commission, experienced investigators seconded
to the team could be ploughed back to
mainstream investigation work.
Rising workload was not the only
challenge facing the Commission. New issues
brought by the cyber age meant that we had to go
hi-tech in order to ensure that our investigative
efficiency and capability could keep up with
times. With effective re-deployment of resources,
we managed to provide all investigators with a
work station in 2000. The development tied in
nicely with the launch of the new Operations
Department Information System (OPSIS) in June.
The OPSIS has proved particularly useful in
assisting investigators to sieve through the
complex web of corruption crimes. Another way
to upgrade our professionalism was to join hands
with experts from local universities, the private
sector and other law enforcement agencies to
continue to provide computer forensic training
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course for our staff as well as to establish standard
computer investigation procedures.
Information technology-related training
was only one aspect of the comprehensive
coaching we provided to our staff. To facilitate
expedient and smooth integration of new blood, a
mentor system led by veteran investigators swung
into action following the graduation of the new
batch of recruits at the Commission’s new training
camp in Tuen Mun in August. Nestled in the
scenic Castle Peak area, the training camp was the
first dedicated facility provided to the Commission
for training purposes.
INVESTIGATION
Last year was a fulfilling one for the
Operations Department. Case after case, some of
which our investigators had been labouring on for
years, came to their conclusion in court with
satisfactory results. Through greater use of
informants, development and analysis of
intelligence, as well as undercover operations
when necessary, the Department uncovered a
considerable number of corruption cases which
might otherwise have gone unreported. During
the year, more than 200 investigations were
generated by this proactive strategy.
Despite an increased workload, the
Operations Department continued to maintain its
high level of effectiveness. During the year, 608
persons were prosecuted in 283 corruption and
related cases, compared to 504 persons in 220
cases in 1999. The conviction rate for
prosecutions completed during the year remained
at a high level of 79%.
PREVENTION
Working closely with the Operations
Department, the Corruption Prevention
Department also stepped up its efforts in tackling
vulnerable areas exposed by our investigators.
The Commission’s Construction Task Force
comprising staff from all three departments was
formed after a spate of construction cases were
exposed. The task force, led by officers from the
Corruption Prevention Department, proactively
raised corruption prevention awareness through
site talks and feature articles, and promoted best
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practices and ethical commitment in the industry.
Such work was additional to the Department’s 106
detailed studies of the practices and procedures of
government departments and public bodies during
the year.
The Department also provided timely
corruption prevention advice, through
consultation, to the public sector in the
formulation of new initiatives, procedures and
legislative proposals. In 2000, the Department
undertook such consultation activities on 278
occasions.
In the private sector, the Department
continued to proactively offer its corruption
prevention advice to organisations and
individuals. A total of 300 requests for corruption
advice were received and all were processed
within two working days as pledged. Our
corruption prevention efforts were complemented
by the promulgation of a number of Best Practice
Packages, which provided corruption guidelines
on selected work areas.
EDUCATION
The Community Relations Department
continued to work closely with the Civil Service
Bureau in promoting the Civil Service Integrity
Programme by introducing tailor-made corruption
prevention packages in government departments.
All departments responded positively to the
Programme. At the end of 2000, more than
27,000 civil servants had attended training
courses on ethics and integrity.
Another important work area of the
Department was the business sector. The
Department promoted business ethics and
corruption prevention measures to organisations
of various trades through a wide range of activities
including conferences, industry-wide seminars
and on-site training. These activities should assist
in reinforcing the international status of Hong
Kong as a competitive business centre.
Instilling positive values in young people
was also a priority area of the Department’s work.
In addition to school talks and projects organised
for young people, the Department made use of
multimedia programmes and the Internet to
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nurture an ethical culture among the younger
generation. In the year under review, we
produced a second series of TV cartoon
programme for young kids and launched a
website for teenagers. Both initiatives were well
received by our targets.
The Department also raised the awareness
of the public on anti-corruption issues through the
mass media. Major productions included a series
of advertising campaigns and television
programmes.
EXTERNAL CONTACTS
The ICAC’s unique approach of
combatting corruption through detection,
prevention and education has proved to be a
useful model for many of our counterparts around
the world. The ICAC has frequently been invited
to share its experience and strategy at
international conferences. As Commissioner, I
treasure the opportunity to tell the Hong Kong
story and to exchange views with our overseas
counterparts about the latest trends in anticorruption
work.
In the year under review, my senior
colleagues from the three functional departments
and I have taken part in a number of important
international anti-corruption forums. To give a
few examples, I made a presentation at the Anti-
Corruption Expert Roundtable in May 2000. Held
in Pretoria, South Africa, the roundtable was
jointly organised by the United Nations Office for
Drug Control and Crime Prevention in Southern
Africa and the Southern African Office of the
National Directorate for Public Prosecutions. In
October 2000, I led an ICAC delegation to attend
the 8th World Conference organised by the Asia
Crime Prevention Foundation in Beijing. Two
months later, I was invited to give a speech at a
United Nations sponsored symposium held in
Palermo, Sicily. Addressing the symposium
entitled “The Role of Civil Society in Countering
Organised Crime”, I shared with delegates the
ICAC’s community education endeavours.
To further our effort to stand at the
forefront of the world’s anti-corruption drive, we
held the first ICAC Symposium in Hong Kong in
November 2000. More than 440 delegates from
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35 jurisdictions brainstormed over the latest trends
and developments on the corruption front, with
particular reference to the advent of the cyber age
and the opportunities and challenges it posed for
anti-graft fighters throughout the world. With very
encouraging feedback from delegates, we plan to
hold the symposium biennially.
International liaison aside, the
Commission continued to keep in close touch
with our counterparts in the Mainland. The dayto-day
contact at working level has become an
increasingly important feature of the
Commission’s mainland liaison work. To cite an
example, in the year under review, our
Community Relations Department received over
140 mainland delegations and provided talks to
more than 4,300 mainland officials, a record high
since we started the cross-boundary exchange
programmes.
The Community Relations Department
aside, officers from the Corruption Prevention
Department and the Operations Department also
stepped up contacts with their mainland
counterparts through visits and talks.
CHECKS AND BALANCES
As an agency vested with extensive
powers, the ICAC has a comprehensive system of
checks and balances to ensure that it acts in full
accordance with the law. The Commission is
guided in its work by four advisory committees:
the Advisory Committee on Corruption, the
Operations Review Committee, the Corruption
Prevention Advisory Committee and the Citizens
Advisory Committee on Community Relations.
The reports of these committees for the year are
contained in a separate publication attached to
this Report.
An ICAC Complaints Committee serviced
by a non-ICAC secretariat oversees the handling
of non-criminal complaints against ICAC officers.
It publishes it own annual report.
LOOKING TO THE FUTURE
Facing the challenge of increased
caseload and growing sophistication of corruption
crimes, the ICAC will make every effort to
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upgrade the professionalism of our officers to
preserve our effectiveness. As Commissioner, I do
not have any doubt that my colleagues will take
up the challenge and continue their mission in
fighting corruption without fear or favour.
To consolidate our work on nurturing a
deeply-rooted anti-corruption culture, the ICAC
believes that more focused efforts should be made
to spread our message to every home. A familybased
and youth-oriented education programme
will form a major part of our community
education work in the coming year.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The ICAC’s success is due in no small
measure to the dedication of my colleagues. I
sincerely appreciate the professionalism and
commitment they have displayed in carrying out
their duties. During the year, members of our
advisory committees offered valuable advice
about our work. I am indebted to them for their
support which has helped uphold Hong Kong’s
reputation as a clean cosmopolitan city.
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Mr Zhang Xue-jun,
Chief Procurator,
Guangdong Provincial
People’s Procuratorate
visiting the ICAC
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The First ICAC
Symposium
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Consuls visiting
the ICAC
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Examination of a suspected
questionable pile by
representatives of ICAC, Housing
Department and Contractors
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ICAC together with the
industry conducted a press
briefing after a corruptionfacilitated
pirated disc
stampers operation
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Obtaining evidence by
video camera in an
armoured vehicle
smuggling case involving
a seizure of $3 million
smuggled portable phones
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Closing loopholes in freight
operation procedures
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Reviewing the procedures
for inspection of
amusement game centre
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The Commissioner kicking
off the Gee-dor-dor
children moral education
project by lighting up the
Olympic torch that
symbolizes fair
competition
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The Chief Executive
addressing the Ethical
Leadership Forum 2000
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Youth Website “Teensland” - promoting
positive values in a lively and interactive way
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ICAC Common
Induction Course
Passing Out Cum
Training Camp
Opening Ceremony
Teams of general and
support grade staff
competing for the ‘Multi-skill
Support Services Award’
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Team building workshop
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The ICAC Road Race
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Citizens taking
photographs in the
ICAC Open Day
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Chapter 3
Administration Branch
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Headed by an Assistant Director, the
Administration Branch is responsible for the
management of personnel, finance, supplies and
general matters, the administration of the
Commission’s training, staff relations and welfare
activities, and the co-ordination of information
technology services affecting the Commission. In
dealing with administrative, financial, accounting
and supplies matters, the Commission follows
government regulations. The Administration
Branch ensures that these regulations and other
standing procedures are followed.
GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
At the end of 2000, the establishment of
the Commission was 1,330 (including 14
directorate officers). Its strength was 1,285 :
Operations Department - 932; Corruption
Prevention Department - 55; Community
Relations Department - 208 and Administration
Branch - 90.
All officers in the Commission are subject
to the conditions of service set out in the
Independent Commission Against Corruption
Ordinance. Staff in the Commission are normally
appointed on gratuity-bearing agreements. As at
the end of the year, 53 officers were serving on
release from the civil service.
The Standing Committee on Disciplined
Services Salaries and Conditions of Service
advises on matters relating to the pay and
conditions of service of ICAC departmental grade
officers. Most officers in the Commission are
employed in grades special to the Commission.
1,009 departmental grade officers are paid on the
ICAC Pay Scale. The remaining 321
administrative and support staff are members of
general grades and are paid the same salaries as
their counterparts in the civil service.
In 2000, 87 officers left the Commission:
Operations Department - 47; Corruption
Prevention Department - 8; Community Relations
Department - 18 and Administration Branch - 14.
Of these, five were overseas officers.
The wastage rate was 6.8% of total
strength as at the end of the year. By the end of
2000, the Commission had 20 officers employed
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on expatriate terms (excluding those on final
leave), all working in Operations Department.
The Commission is financed from a single
head of expenditure in the government’s annual
estimates. The Advisory Committee on
Corruption and the Government Secretariat
consider the annual estimates of expenditure
which are submitted to the Chief Executive for
approval in accordance with section 14(1) of the
Independent Commission Against Corruption
Ordinance. The Commission’s accounts are
administered in accordance with government
procedures and are subject to examination by the
Director of Audit in the same way as the accounts
of government departments. Analyses of the
financial provision by programmes and by nature
of expenditure for the financial years 1999/2000
and 2000/2001 are at Appendix 2.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Through a flexible approach in the redeployment
of resources, we succeeded in
providing each officer having functional needs
with a networked computer in 2000. The
development work of the Management
Information Systems for the Community Relations
Department and Corruption Prevention
Department commenced in early 2000 and will
be in operation in the first half of 2001.
With a fuller coverage of computer
facilities in the Commission, coupled with the
smooth operation of the Office Automation
Facilities (OAF), we are endeavoring to maximize
the use of the OAF in addition to electronic mail.
In the year, we built up a number of databases on
the OAF to facilitate better data sharing and
retrieval. We also embarked on the development
of a Cyber Learning Centre on our existing
computer network with a view to providing staff
with on-line learning facilities and automating the
loan system of our library.
Computerization brought forth the
concern of proper software and hardware
management. In 2000, we secured funding for
the implementation of an electronic software asset
management system. The system is an efficient
management tool to ensure all computer items
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installed are licensed and authorized. It will be in
operation in the first quarter of 2001.
We shall continue to explore ways to
maximize the use of information technology to
enhance our operational agility and efficiency.
TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT
The main thrust in training and
development in 2000 remained in professional
enhancement through day-time local courses,
overseas training, evening classes, mentoring
programme as well as self-learning. On
investigation skills training, we focused on
computer forensics, video interviewing skills,
financial investigation, managing undercover
operations and informant handling. Besides, we
organised a comprehensive IT security training
programme to provide officers with skills and
knowledge in conducting corruption prevention
studies involving computerised systems. We also
provided training on presentation skills,
experiential learning, facilitation skills and
exposure training on various trades and industries
to help officers in community education and
corruption prevention work, as well as training for
the general and support grades officers for multiskilled
development. During the year, 644
officers attended local professional training
courses and 14 officers joined investigation skills
training organised by leading law enforcement
agencies in Canada, United Kingdom, United
States, Thailand and Singapore.
Management training is an important
development area. Our management training
courses were on strategic management,
leadership, team building, stress management,
mentoring and coaching. They were mostly held
in our new training camp at Tuen Mun. The
training camp, which was opened in August 2000,
greatly improved our residential training facilities
and provided more opportunities for officers to
share their learning and build up esprit de corps.
In the year, 586 officers were on local
management training courses and four on
overseas management development training
programmes. IT training continued to be an
important part of our training effort to support the
development of office automation in the ICAC. In
2000, 881 officers went through IT training
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courses. We also provided language training to
our officers to enhance their language
proficiencies. 290 officers attended Chinese and
English writing skills and Putonghua skills training
programmes during the year.
Apart from the traditional day-time
classroom training, we continued to promote
continuing professional development through
evening courses. We launched a pilot evening
training programme in the year. It was well
received by our officers. With the launch of the
ICAC Cyber Learning Centre in the first half of
2001, we shall be able to provide better support
to our officers for self-development.
STAFF RELATIONS AND WELFARE
The Commission Staff Consultative
Committee comprises the Commissioner as
Chairman and 24 elected staff representatives of
various ranks and departments. The Committee
provides a channel for staff to express their views
direct to the Commissioner on matters affecting
conditions of service and welfare. Similar
channels of communication exist in the three
departments and the Administration Branch. The
Departmental Consultative Committees are
chaired by the respective Heads of Departments.
To strengthen communication and co-operation
between management and General Grades Staff,
we established the General Grades Consultative
Committee (GGCC) in June 2000. The Committee
is chaired by Assistant Director/Administration,
who is the Head of General Grades. The GGCC
and each Departmental Consultative Committee
held regular meetings and a total of 17 meetings
were held during the year.
The ICAC Welfare Fund, Staff Welfare
Fund and Staff Relief Fund provide relief to staff
in need of financial assistance. The Welfare
Funds also finance activities for the well-being of
staff.
The ICAC Credit Union was formed in
December 1978 to provide credit facilities for its
members in accordance with the Credit Unions
Ordinance. It is run by office-bearers elected
from all ranks and is one of the best established
credit unions in Hong Kong. By the end of 2000,
the Credit Union had 963 members with total
savings in the region of HK$28.9 million.
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The ICAC Staff Club organised a variety
of sporting, recreational and social events during
the year. Club members also participated in interdepartmental
sporting competitions and fundraising
activities for charity.
The Staff Relations Section provides
welfare support to staff.
AWARDS AND COMMENDATIONS
In 2000, two officers were awarded the
Hong Kong ICAC Medal for Distinguished Service
and another two the Hong Kong ICAC Medal for
Meritorious Service. One officer received the
Chief Executive’s Commendation for
Government/Public Service. Three officers were
awarded ICAC Commissioner’s Commendation
and 18 ICAC Directorate Commendation. During
the year, nine work teams of the ICAC received
the Fight Crime Committee’s Outstanding
Performance Award for the Crime Fighting Staff.
OVERSEAS VISITORS
As one of the leading anti-corruption
agencies in the world, the Commission shares its
experience in tackling corruption with
organisations from various parts of the world. In
2000, 384 persons from 39 countries visited the
Commission. A list of these visitors is at
Appendix 3.
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Chapter 4
Operations Department
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ESTABLISHMENT
The Operations Department is the
investigative arm and the largest department of the
Commission. The Head of Operations, who is
also the Deputy Commissioner, is responsible to
the Commissioner. At the end of 2000, the
Department had a staff strength of 932 officers,
representing 72.5% of the Commission’s total
strength.
RESPONSIBILITY AND POWER
The Department is responsible for
receiving, considering and investigating alleged
offences under the Prevention of Bribery
Ordinance, the Independent Commission Against
Corruption Ordinance and the Elections (Corrupt
and Illegal Conduct) Ordinance. The Department
is also responsible for investigating any conduct of
a public servant which, in the opinion of the
Commissioner, is connected with or conducive to
corrupt practices and to report thereon to the
Chief Executive.
Investigating officers have powers of arrest
without warrant for offences stipulated in the
above three anti-corruption ordinances and for
offences connected with or facilitated by
corruption that are disclosed in the course of
investigation. The powers to enter and search
premises for evidence of these offences are
normally granted by the court under judicial
warrants.
PROSECUTION OF CASES
The consent of the Secretary for Justice is
required for the prosecution of any offence in Part
II of the Prevention of Bribery Ordinance. In
practice, the Commission seeks the advice of the
Department of Justice before commencing any
prosecution of corruption and/or related offences.
SOURCES OF CORRUPTION CASES
Corruption Complaints
We encourage the public to report
corruption or suspected corruption by using the
ICAC Complaint Hotline (2526 6366), by letter
(GPO Box 1000), in person to the Operations
Department Report Centre or any of the eight
Regional Offices throughout the territory.
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Directorate officers of the Department consider all
reports on a daily basis and decide whether to
investigate or to refer them to other government
departments or public organisations.
Proactive Approach
The Department has in recent years
adopted a proactive approach to detect
unreported corruption and identify potential areas
for corruption. The approach has proved to be
effective and has uncovered several major and
serious cases of corruption in both the public and
private sectors.
STATISTICS ON REPORTS
Apart from election-related cases, the
Department received a total of 4,390 corruption
reports in 2000, representing an increase of 23%
over that in 1999. Of these, 602 corruption
reports concerned the Hong Kong Police,
representing an increase of 95 reports or 19%
over the previous year, and 1,130 reports
concerned officers of other government
departments, representing an increase of 192
reports or 20%. The number of reports of
corruption in the private sector increased by 26%
from 1,904 in 1999 to 2,402 in 2000. 256 reports
concerned members of public bodies, compared
with 212 in 1999, representing an increase of
21%.
Of the 4,390 corruption reports received
during the year, 3,002 reports were by
complainants who identified themselves,
representing 68% of the total reports received.
Elections
In 2000, the Department received 229
election complaints, of which 111 concerned the
2000 Legislative Council elections, seven
concerned the 2000 District Council by-election,
106 concerned the 1999 District Council
elections, two concerned the 1998 Legislative
Council elections and one concerned the 1995
Legislative Council elections. The remaining two
complaints were related to the Rural Committee
elections held in 1998 and 1999. Of the 229
complaints, only 32 involved bribery whilst the
remainder concerned illegal conduct. All except
17 complaints were capable of investigation and
of these 17, one was referred to the Electoral
Affairs Commission for action.
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Corruption Reports (Excluding Election Reports) Recorded by Sectors - 2000
All Reports
Public Bodies
256 (5.8%)
Police
602 (13.7%)
Government
Departments
(Excluding Police)
1,130 (25.8%)
Private Sector
2,402 (54.7%)
Pursuable Reports
Public Bodies
172 (5.5%)
Police
370 (11.8%)
Government
Departments
(Excluding Police)
696 (22.1%)
Private Sector
1,902 (60.6%)
Corruption Reports (Excluding Elections Reports) Recorded by Sectors (1998 - 2000)
1998 1999 2000
Police 15.8% 14.2% 13.7%
All other government departments combined 25.2% 26.3% 25.8%
Private sector 52.3% 53.5% 54.7%
Public bodies 6.7% 6.0% 5.8%
100% 100% 100%
Methods of Reporting Corruption (Excluding Election Reports) - 2000
All Reports
Referred by
Government
Departments
248(5.6%)
By Letter
862 (19.6%)
In Person
1,230 (28%)
By Phone
1,982 (45.2%)
By Fax
43 (1%)
By E-mail
25 (0.6%)
Reports by Identified Complainants
Referred by
Government
Departments
155(5.2%)
By Letter
122 (4.1%)
In Person
1,202 (40%)
By Phone
1,488 (49.6%)
By Fax
13 (0.4%)
By E-mail
22 (0.7%)
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INVESTIGATIONS AND PROSECUTIONS
Investigations
The Department received 3,352 pursuable
reports in 2000, representing an increase of 8%
compared to 3,110 in 1999. During the year,
2,893 investigations were completed. Detailed
breakdowns are shown in the following table and
Appendix 4. At year end, 77 cases were awaiting
legal advice.
Pursuable Reports Received, Investigations Carried Forward and Completed (1998-2000)
Cases 1998 1999 2000
Pursuable reports received during year 2,998 3,110 3,352
(including elections)
Less No. incorporated into existing investigations + 398 477 290
New caseload 2,600 2,633 3,062
Add Investigations brought forward from previous years 1,174 1,506 1,686
Total caseload during year 3,774 4,139 4,748
Less No. of investigations completed
From investigations commenced during the year 1,256 1,130 1,418#
From investigations brought forward 1,012 1,323 1,475@
Investigations carried forward 1,506 1,686 1,855 *
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two and three cases for the respective years of 1998 and 1999 were incorporated into existing investigations. As a result,
the 1998 and 1999 figures are amended to 398 and 477 respectively.
# The time taken to complete these investigations is shown at Appendix 5.
@ The time taken to complete these investigations is shown at Appendix 6.
* The time taken for these outstanding investigations is shown at Appendix 7.

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Prosecutions and Cautions
Not all offenders are prosecuted in court.
The guidelines issued by the Department of Justice
provide that a caution may be administered for
minor offences, particularly when it is considered
not in the public interest to prosecute. In 2000,
608 persons were prosecuted and 94 formally
cautioned. A breakdown of the number of
persons prosecuted and cautioned since 1974 is
shown at Appendix 8. Appendix 9 shows the
number of persons from various government
departments, public bodies and the private sector
who were prosecuted in 2000 for corruption and
related offences.
Of those prosecuted, 455 persons were
from the private sector and 82 were private
individuals prosecuted for their dealings with
government or public servants contrary to the
Prevention of Bribery Ordinance or ICAC
Ordinance. Among these 537 persons, 134
persons were charged with involvement in corrupt
transactions in the private sector contrary to
section 9 of the Prevention of Bribery Ordinance;
one was charged for his dealing with government
or public servants contrary to the Prevention of
Bribery Ordinance; 29 persons were charged with
offering bribes to government or public servants
contrary to section 4(1) or section 8 of the
Ordinance; 12 persons were prosecuted for
offences under the Elections (Corrupt and Illegal
Conduct) Ordinance and 361 persons were
prosecuted for offences under the ICAC
Ordinance. In consultation with the ICAC, the
police also undertook the prosecution of three
persons arrested for offering bribes to police
officers during the course of police enquiries.
Appendix 10 shows the type of corruption and
related offences prosecuted in 2000. A
breakdown of persons prosecuted for offences
connected with or facilitated by corruption
offences is at Appendix 11.
Referrals
During the year, we referred 1,291 reports
of a non-corruption nature to the appropriate
government departments and public organisations
concerned. Appendix 12 shows the number and
the nature of cases referred to the Complaints
Against Police Office of the Hong Kong Police
Force.
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DISCIPLINARY OR ADMINISTRATIVE
ACTION AGAINST GOVERNMENT
SERVANTS
On the recommendation of the
Operations Review Committee, we forwarded
reports on alleged misconduct by 295 government
servants to the Secretary for the Civil Service and
heads of government departments concerned in
2000, compared to 248 government servants in
1999. Cases involving 168 officers were resolved
by the end of the year, resulting in disciplinary
action being taken against 112 officers. Cases
involving 123 officers carried over from 1999
were completed in the current year, resulting in
disciplinary action being taken against 83 officers.
We were concerned about the increasing
abuse of public office by government officers and,
in March 2000, forwarded a report on
malfeasance to the Civil Service Bureau and the
Department of Justice. The report recommended
to codify the Common Law offence of Misconduct
in Public Office, with a view to introducing a new
provision in the Prevention of Bribery Ordinance
to penalize public officials who misuse their
offices for personal gain.
REPORT CENTRE AND DETENTION CENTRE
Report Centre
The Report Centre operates on a 24-hour
basis to receive reports from the public. All
reports received are carefully logged and closely
monitored. In 2000, the Report Centre dealt with
6,823 reports and enquiries, compared to 5,926 in
1999. Reports and enquiries made to the ICAC’s
Regional Offices are also referred to the Report
Centre.
Detention Centre
The Department continues to provide
comprehensive detention facilities for persons
detained in ICAC custody. The power to detain
arrested persons is provided in section 10A(2) of
the ICAC Ordinance. The ICAC (Treatment of
Detained Persons) Order sets out the rights and
entitlements of persons being detained. Persons
under detention will receive a “Notice to Persons
Detained” in both Chinese and English containing
details of the Order. This Notice is also displayed
in cells, interview rooms and various other
conspicuous places in the Detention Centre.
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In 2000, the Department arrested 1,254
persons, of whom 120 were government servants,
compared to 944 arrested and 96 government
servants in 1999. A breakdown by types of
offences is at Appendix 13.
During the year, Justices of the Peace
visited the Detention Centre on 23 occasions.
The purpose of these visits is to ensure that the
detention facilities are properly maintained and to
take notice of any requests or complaints that
detainees may wish to make. We report every
such visit to the Director of Administration, thus
facilitating external monitoring of ICAC detention
facilities.
Quick Response Team
The Quick Response Team (QRT) provides
valuable support to Investigation Branches in
dealing with routine and minor cases, thus
enabling the Branches to focus on cases of
substance and complexity. During the year, the
QRT handled a total of 1,195 minor corruption
cases, representing 36% of the total number of
corruption investigations conducted by the
Department, compared to 713 cases and 23% in
1999. The QRT comprises officers on temporary
deployment from the Investigation Branches,
therefore depleting the investigative strength of the
Branches, but with funding to create a permanent
establishment for the QRT for implementation on
1 April 2001, this drain on frontline manpower
will cease.
STAFF DISCIPLINE
Internal Investigation and Monitoring
The ICAC’s Internal Investigation and
Monitoring Group (L Group) is under the direct
command of the Director of Investigation/Private
Sector.
The Secretary for Justice advises on all
investigations into allegations of corruption and
related criminal offences against ICAC staff. All
completed investigations are reported to the
Operations Review Committee. Criminal
complaints which are not related to corruption are
referred to the appropriate authority, usually the
Hong Kong Police Force, for investigation.
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An independent ICAC Complaints
Committee receives and considers reports on all
investigations of non-criminal complaints against
ICAC staff and where necessary advises the
Commissioner on any administrative and/or
disciplinary action to be taken.
Allegations of Corruption and/or Other
Crime Against ICAC Officers
In 2000, the Police investigated six cases
involving criminal allegations against ICAC
officers: five cases were unsubstantiated; and an
officer was convicted in a case of driving under
the influence of alcohol and fined by the Court. A
further criminal allegation against an ICAC officer
was being investigated by the Immigration
Department.
In the year, five cases alleging corruption
against ICAC officers were received and
investigated by the L Group. While one case was
unsubstantiated, the other two concerning
unauthorised loans obtained by two general grade
officers from personal friends, were substantiated.
Their employment contracts were resolved. The
remaining two cases are still under investigation.
Non-Criminal Complaints Against ICAC
Officers
During the year, 68 non-criminal
complaints against ICAC officers were processed.
They encompassed allegations of misconduct,
rude behaviour, neglect of duty, abuse of power,
denying and delaying access to legal
representation, failing to take proper care of
seizures and failing to properly investigate
complaints.
24 of the complaints processed were
received before 2000. Among these complaints,
four were substantiated, eight were
unsubstantiated, and four were withdrawn before
investigations commenced. The remaining eight
are still under investigation at the end of the year.
Of the 44 complaints registered during the
year, the ICAC Complaints Committee concluded
that six were substantiated and 11
unsubstantiated. In relation to the substantiated
complaints, one officer received a written
warning, two received verbal warnings and three
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were given suitable advice. Two complaints were
withdrawn. Of the remaining 25 complaints, 11
are still under investigation and 14 are awaiting
the outcome of related corruption investigations
or court proceedings as at the end of the year.
RECRUITMENT AND TRAINING
The Department’s Training School is
responsible for recruiting and training new staff as
well as providing continuous professional
development opportunities for serving officers. In
2000, 33 Assistant Investigators were recruited.
The duration of Stage I Induction Course for these
newly-recruited Assistant Investigators has been
extended to 17 weeks, during which new recruits
receive training in law, evidence and investigation
procedures, with emphasis on operational and
practical aspects. This initial training is followed
by a 12-month on-the-job training in one of the
Investigation Branches after which, they return to
the Training School to undergo a two-week Stage
II Induction Course with focus on practical
investigative skill training. On completion of the
Stage II training, the recruits will undergo a further
12-month cross-branch posting. At the end of this
posting period, the recruits will attend a two-week
final stage training - which marks the completion
of the recruit training programme.
In 2000, for the first time, the anticorruption
body of Macau sent three officers to
join the Stage I Induction Course. This paves way
for future training exchanges and closer cooperation
between the Hong Kong and Macau
Special Administrative Regions in fighting
corruption. At the same time, selected ICAC
officers took part in Hong Kong Police Force
Command Courses and the Standard Criminal
Investigation Course at the junior, intermediate
and senior levels. Our Training School instructors
also frequently give anti-corruption talks to other
law enforcement agencies, including the Hong
Kong Police Force. These arrangements enable a
sharing of experience and expertise.
ICAC Higher Training
In October 2000, the Department
organised a strategic Planning Workshop for
Principal Investigators to identify the challenges
facing the Department and map out the
corresponding strategies. The Chairman and a
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member of the Operations Review Committee,
Chairman of the Corruption Prevention Advisory
Committee and a consultant from Australia gave
talks and held discussion with participants in the
workshop.
Annual Physical Fitness Test
In November 2000, the Department held
the third Annual Fitness Test for investigating
officers below the age of 50. The test consisted of
a timed 2.4 km run but officers at or above the
age of 45 were given an option for a 4.8 km timed
walk instead. All test results were graded.
Residential Training Camp
The ICAC Residential Training Camp was
officially opened on 11 August 2000. The
ceremony also marked the passing out of 51
trainees of the Common Induction Course. Camp
facilities include 14 residential quarters, four
training rooms, four syndicate rooms, a computer
room, a gymnasium, a basketball court and a
barbecue site. Since its opening, over 13 courses
totalling 56 training days were held in the camp
for over 1,454 participants.
Mentoring Programme
The Department implemented a
mentoring programme in August 2000. Several
experienced Senior Investigators were appointed
as mentors to the newly recruited investigating
officers to ensure the latter receive appropriate onthe-job
training and ready guidance. A Guardian
System runs parallel with the mentoring
programme to enhance the sense of belonging
among the new recruits.
Assessment Centre
To ensure objectivity and fairness of the
promotion system, the Department set up an
Assessment Centre to test candidates’ core
competences in the Assistant Investigator to
Investigator Promotion Exercise scheduled for
February 2001. The most competent candidates
will appear before an interview board. A
candidate’s suitability for promotion will be
assessed based on the Assessment Centre’s score,
his track record and performance in front of the
final board.
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OPERATIONAL LIAISON
During the year, senior officers of the
Department held seven meetings with senior
officers of other disciplined services to enhance
operational liaison. A Directorate officer from the
Operations Department together with
representatives from the Corruption Prevention
Department and Community Relations
Department attended four meetings with senior
management of the Police to discuss various anticorruption
strategies. ICAC officers conducted six
briefings to update the Police Formation
Commanders about corruption problems and
trends. We also organised seven operational
workshops or seminars for police officers at and
below the rank of Superintendent.
International Liaison and Mutual Assistance
During the year, co-operation and mutual
assistance between the ICAC and our
international counterparts and the Mainland
People’s Procuratorates continued. The
International and Mainland Liaison Section
arranged ICAC officers to visit the Mainland on 29
occasions to interview a total of 34 witnesses.
Similarly, the Section offered assistance on 69
occasions to investigators from various Mainland
procuratorates coming to Hong Kong to interview
a total of 115 Hong Kong residents as witnesses.
Under the Mutual Legal Assistance in
Criminal Matters Ordinance, the Secretary for
Justice can authorize ICAC investigators to
conduct formal corruption-related enquiries in
response to legitimate requests from overseas.
These include interviewing witnesses and
suspects, executing search warrants in pursuit of
evidence, examining bank accounts and
documents, and restraining assets. This
legislation has reinforced our ability to assist our
overseas counterparts in conducting investigations
in Hong Kong.
Liaison Meetings
To enhance co-operation and
understanding with overseas law enforcement
agencies on matters of mutual interest, Head of
Operations held annual liaison meetings with
senior legal liaison representatives from agencies
such as the Federal Bureau of Investigation of the
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USA, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and the
Australian Federal Police.
First ICAC Symposium
We held the First ICAC Symposium
entitled “New Era, New Challenge” in the Hong
Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre between
13 - 15 November 2000. It was attended by
over 440 delegates from 157 different agencies
and organisations covering 35 jurisdictions around
the world. A total of 24 distinguished speakers
from different corners of the world shared their
experience and insight with the delegates. The
symposium has helped to strengthen existing
partnership and forge new links to expand the
scope of multilateral co-operation among various
law enforcement agencies as well as that between
the public and private sectors. The ICAC
Symposium will be a biennial event to advance
the common cause of fighting corruption together
with our overseas counterparts.
WITNESS PROTECTION
The Witness Protection and Firearms
Section, comprising qualified firearms instructors
and other specially trained officers, is responsible
for training Arms Issued Officers, managing
witness protection programmes and planning
tactical operations such as arresting potentially
violent persons, forced entry and securing high
risk premises.
The Section’s role in protecting witness
and managing Witness Protection Programmes is
legally based upon the Witness Protection
Ordinance which came into effect on 9
November 2000. The Commissioner has
appointed the Director of Investigation
/Government Sector as the approving authority for
the inclusion of witness in the Witness Protection
Programmes.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
In June 2000, the Department launched
the Operations Department Information System.
The system provides, inter alia, online complaints
registration, case management, statistics reporting,
operations control management and intelligence
analysis capabilities. It enhances the efficiency
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and effectiveness of officers in carrying out
investigations.
The Operations Department Local Area
Network has attracted a high usage rate and
become instrumental in discharging officers’ daily
duties. The system is being upgraded to cope
with increasing demand which has already
exceeded the system’s capacity. In the year, the
Department has also achieved the goal of
providing every investigator with a networked
workstation, thus enhancing the overall
communication and operational efficiency.
The Computer Forensics and Research
and Development Section has been effective in
tackling crimes related to or facilitated by the use
of computers. During the year, the Section seized
over 170 computers that were suspected to
contain evidential data or information material to
investigations. The Section is also working with
local universities and both local and overseas law
enforcement agencies in organising computer
forensics courses and setting up standard
computer investigation procedures. It is the
Department’s plan that all investigating officers
will undergo basic computer forensics training.
The accountants of the Financial
Investigation Section continue to provide
professional support to investigating groups in
asset-tracing and analyzing, interpreting and
presenting financial data and profiles. During the
year, the Section conducted 125 analyses
involving approximately 180 target persons and
companies.
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Chapter 5
Corruption Prevention Department
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In accordance with section 12(d), (e) and
(f) of the Independent Commission Against
Corruption Ordinance, the Corruption Prevention
Department examines the practices and
procedures of government departments and public
bodies, and makes recommendations on how
corruption opportunities can be eliminated or
reduced. This is done by way of assignment
studies which critically review specific work areas
in the public sector. The Department also advises
private organizations, on their requests, on ways
and means to prevent corruption.
STRUCTURE AND ESTABLISHMENT
The Department, headed by a Director
who is assisted by two Assistant Directors, is made
up of five Assignment Groups, the Advisory
Services Group and the Management Group.
Each Assignment Group comprises a Group Head
and six Senior Assignment Officers/Assignment
Officers, and is responsible for a number of
government departments and public bodies. The
Advisory Services Group handles requests for
corruption prevention advice from the private
sector. The Management Group provides
administrative and clerical support to the
Department. At the end of 2000, the Department
had a strength of 55 officers.
REVIEW OF WORK
In 2000, the Department met all its policy
commitments for 2000 and completed 106
detailed assignment studies of which 71 were
related to the work of government departments
and 35 that of public bodies. The areas examined
included public procurement, staff management,
law enforcement, contract administration,
licensing and regulatory control. In selecting
areas in the public sector for examination, the
Department gives priority to corruption prone
areas as identified in corruption complaints and
cases investigated by the Operations Department.
Recommendations to improve the systems studied
are contained in assignment reports which are
considered by the Corruption Prevention Advisory
Committee. A full list of the assignment reports
endorsed by the Committee in 2000 is at
Appendix 14.
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In addition to the assignment studies, the
Department provides timely corruption prevention
advice, through consultation, to government
departments and public bodies in the formulation
of new initiatives, policies and procedures.
Government bureaux and departments also
consult the Department on legislative proposals to
ensure that they would not give rise to corruption
opportunities. In 2000, the Department
undertook such consultation work on 278
occasions.
During the year, the Department
continued to publish Best Practice Packages (BPP)
containing advice on ways and means to
minimize corruption opportunities in particular
work areas. These BPPs, available free of charge
to the public, are popular, particularly with small
and medium sized enterprises which do not have
the resources or capability for developing internal
control systems. Because of their wide
distribution, the BPPs became a cost-effective
means to promote corruption prevention in both
the public and private sectors.
Building on the success of the
“Construction 2000” seminar in December 1999,
which has helped to raise the awareness of the
construction industry in corruption prevention and
ethical practices, we formed a task force
comprising officers from all the three Departments
of the Commission to promote industry best
practices and to launch an awareness programme
for both the public and private sectors. We
recommended that government departments
should take the lead in introducing best practices
in key areas such as tendering, sub-contracting,
site supervision and material testing. We also
advocated the promulgation of a staff code of
conduct as one of the listing requirements for
government contractors and consultants. We
provided corruption prevention and ethics training
to all levels of personnel in the industry, including
training at construction sites and in constructionrelated
courses provided by tertiary and
vocational training institutions.
In 2000, the Advisory Services Group
continued its pro-active approach in providing a
free and confidential corruption prevention
service to private sector organizations and
individuals. Typically we provided advice on
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tendering and procurement systems, staff
administration, stock control, production and
retail processes, and advised on promulgation of
staff codes of conduct. The Group responded to
all requests within two working days as pledged
and provided advice on 300 occasions to
organizations engaged in a wide variety of
businesses.
ASSIGNMENTS
Government Departments
Food and Environmental Hygiene
Department (FEHD) - Field Supervision,
Hawker Control and Complaints Handling
Upon reorganization of the
responsibilities for municipal services in January
2000, together with FEHD we identified a number
of corruption prone areas for review. These
included the supervision of field staff, hawker
control operations and complaints handling
procedures.
The studies revealed a number of
problems and procedural weaknesses. Duties
such as street cleaning, refuse collection and gully
emptying were undertaken by about 6,000
workmen. Supervision was difficult because they
worked in widely scattered locations, and some
front-line supervisors had neglected their
supervisory responsibilities. In the control of
hawkers which involved some 2,700 officers,
corruption opportunities for tipping off illegal
hawkers of impending raids and conniving at
substitution of arrested hawkers were identified.
We further observed that some complaints
directed at staff malpractice were not handled
properly and expeditiously.
We recommended that FEHD should step
up staff training to bring about a fundamental
change in staff culture and work attitude, build up
an accountable system of staff management, draw
up performance benchmarks to ensure the staff are
fully employed, and set up an independent
Quality Audit Unit to check the work of the field
staff. In the case of hawker control, we
recommended that FEHD should require officers
to report the particulars of arrested hawkers to
their senior officers immediately upon making an
arrest to prevent substitution, and conduct surprise
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cross-district operations to enhance the
unpredictability of raids. To ensure complaints
about staff are investigated impartially, we
recommended that these complaints should be
handled by officers not involved in the day-to-day
operations and the results of investigations should
be scrutinized by a panel of senior officers.
Housing Department (HD) - Construction of
Public Housing Flats
Following a number of corruption cases in
public housing construction projects, we carried
out an overall review of HD’s site supervision
system to see how the corruption prevention
aspect of the system could be strengthened. We
identified a host of issues that had led to quality
and corruption problems on site. These issues,
covering both management and operational
matters, included staff integrity, site organization,
letting of contracts, site inspection arrangements,
and material testing.
In the course of the review, we prepared a
guidance note for HD staff to enhance their
integrity awareness when dealing with
contractors, promoted commitment to ethical
practices by contractors and consultants working
for HD, provided integrity training for the site staff
of consultants and contractors, and participated in
HD’s own reviews of the arrangements for site
inspection, selection and employment of
consultants, and control of piling works.
In addition, we studied the quality control
procedures adopted by HD for Private Sector
Participation Scheme Projects and for the
employment of contractors for installation of
building services works in new works projects.
For Private Sector Participation Scheme Projects,
HD employs Monitoring Surveyors to oversee the
quality of site works. To enhance their
accountability, we recommended that HD should
lay down guidelines for assessing the performance
of Monitoring Surveyors and require them to
submit on time their plans for monitoring the
quality of site works. For the procurement of
building services works, we recommended that
HD should avoid using brand names in contract
specifications, and should conduct technical
assessments on listed contractors who have not
carried out work for HD exceeding a specified
period.
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Customs and Excise Department (C&ED) -
Enforcement Against Illegal Sale and Use of
Fuel Oil
Duty free industrial diesel oil (i.e. marked
oil) is for the legitimate use of factories,
construction sites and vessels only. Given an
increasing number of illegal outlets selling
marked oil to professional drivers and complaints
alleging Customs officers protecting the illegal
operators, we examined the procedures for the
control of illegal sale of fuel oil.
The study noted that while oil companies
were licensed to import, store and sell fuel oil,
they were not required to account for the sale of
marked oil to distributors and bulk purchasers.
This weakened the control mechanism and
C&ED’s enforcement efforts had to concentrate at
the retail level. To tackle the problem at source,
we recommended that C&ED should conduct an
overall review of the marked oil scheme with a
view to better monitoring the bulk sale of marked
oil to distributors and heavy users, so that the sale
of marked oil could be more effectively
controlled. To prevent possible tipping off, we
also recommended measures to enhance the
unpredictability of the raiding operations carried
out by Customs officers.
Electrical and Mechanical Services
Department (E&MSD) - Approval and
Inspection of Liquefied Petroleum Gas
Cylinders and Vehicles
The Gas Standard Office is responsible
for enforcing the Gas Safety Ordinance, which
covers approval and inspection of liquefied
petroleum gas cylinders and vehicles. Following
a number of complaints from members of the
public on suspected breaches of the Gas Safety
Ordinance by liquefied petroleum gas (LPG)
retailers, we reviewed the E&MSD enforcement
procedures. The study concluded that E&MSD
should strengthen the security of the permit
database on LPG vehicles, review the
enforcement policy against unattended LPG
vehicles, enhance supervision of the inspection
teams, and step up publicity of the Gas Safety
Ordinance to encourage reports on suspected
breaches.
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Hong Kong Police Force - Massage
Establishment Licences
The licensing of massage establishments
and the enforcement of licence conditions are
governed by the Massage Establishments
Ordinance. The Commissioner of Police is the
licensing authority and is responsible for enforcing
the Ordinance. Following the conviction of a
police sergeant for accepting free massage
services and unauthorized loans from a massage
establishment operator, we reviewed the Police’s
licensing and enforcement procedures. The
review showed that there were inherent
corruption risks in the system, as massage
establishment operators had an incentive to bribe
police officers in order to expedite the issue of a
licence or for advance warning of police
inspections and raids.
We recommended that supervision and
control in the licensing and enforcement
procedures should be enhanced. Guidelines
governing the assessment of applications should
be laid down and supervisory checks should be
conducted on applications which were approved
despite adverse comments had been received
from police districts or neighbouring residents.
Supervisors of enforcement teams should add
targets to the planned inspection schedules at
short notice to reduce the risk of tipping off, and
there should be clear instructions prohibiting
officers from patronizing massage establishments
or accepting entertainment from operators with
whom they have official dealings.
Information Technology Services Department
(ITSD) - Letting and Administration of
Contracts for Provision of Information
Technology Contract Staff
To cater for the increasing workload
arising from computer projects in government,
ITSD appoints a number of term contractors to
supply information technology staff for selection
by ITSD to work on computer projects in
government departments. These staff are not
employees of government and the period of their
service varies with project.
To ensure that the computer project
contracts are awarded in an open and competitive
manner, we recommended that ITSD should
require contract staff participating in tender
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selection exercises to declare conflict of interest.
In providing their services, the contract staff are
allowed access to government information and
work closely with officers of various departments.
To prevent abuse, we recommended that ITSD
should include in the contract a condition
requiring the staff to abide by the rules on
information confidentiality and prohibiting the
contractors and their employees from soliciting or
accepting advantages in the course of providing
their services. ITSD should also conduct
performance appraisal on both the contractors and
the contract staff to ensure that only those who
perform well are offered further employment.
Official Receiver’s Office (ORO) -
Accounting Management of Insolvency Cases
To protect the interest of creditors, ORO
conducts financial investigation on insolvency
cases with a view to recovering assets and
detecting unfair preference or suspicious disposal
of assets. ORO also administers and invests funds
of the insolvency estates in order to maximize
returns. We identified a number of procedural
weaknesses in the financial investigation and
funds investment systems. As ORO invests a
substantial amount of money through banks, we
recommended that it should maintain fair
competition through open invitation and make
transparent the pre-qualification criteria for
inclusion of banks on an approved list. It should
establish a secure system for receiving quotations
of bank interest rates and provide an instruction
manual to consolidate the investment procedures
and practices. ORO should also conduct annual
reviews on investment arrangements including the
investment limits and the competitiveness of each
of the approved banks.
Television and Entertainment Licensing
Authority (TELA) - Licensing of Amusement
Game Centres
The Amusement Game Centre Ordinance
requires operators of amusement game centres to
obtain a licence issued by TELA which is also
responsible for checking compliance of licence
conditions. A review of the licensing and
enforcement procedures showed that there were
risks of abuse in the system. Licence applications
were vetted in accordance with a set of criteria,
for example, a centre should not be located within
a 100-metre radius of a school. However,
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licensing officers have the discretion to accept a
borderline application on the ground that the
school is only partly located within the 100-metre
radius. For two or more applications competing
to operate a centre within this limit, only one will
be processed on a first-come-first-served basis.
Hence, applicants may have an incentive to bribe
the officers to ensure acceptance and speedy
processing of their applications. The officers
responsible for checking compliance of licence
conditions are also vulnerable to offers of bribes
from operators for ignoring breaches of licence
conditions.
We recommended that TELA should draw
up criteria for processing borderline applications
and require senior officers to counter-check the
prioritisation of competing applications. We also
recommended that TELA should step up
supervision on inspection officers by establishing
a task force to conduct independent surprise
inspections on licensed premises. Furthermore,
TELA should review their powers under the
Ordinance to ensure that their officers can carry
out the enforcement duties effectively.
Public Bodies
Estate Agents Authority (EAA) - Work of the
Compliance and Regulations Section
The EAA regulates the work of estate
agents and enforces the licence conditions and
regulations of the Estate Agents Ordinance. Staff
of the Compliance and Regulations Section
conduct routine inspections of estate agencies as
well as targeted inspections for the investigation of
complaints concerning non-compliance with the
Estate Agents Ordinance.
We studied the work of this Section and
recommended that EAA should generate the list
for routine inspections randomly by computer
shortly before the departure of the inspection
team. To deal with complaints effectively, EAA
should properly record follow-up actions and
enhance supervisory monitoring of the complaint
results. To facilitate identification, EAA should
include the photograph of the licence holder on
the licences. EAA should also maintain
precedents of disciplinary penalties which should
be made known to the estate agents to enhance
transparency and deterrence.
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Hong Kong Examinations Authority (HKEA) -
Conduct of Practical Examinations
In the year 2000 Hong Kong Advanced
Level Examination, a Centre Examiner and his
assistant for the physics practical examination
were convicted for disclosing to their students the
experiment equipment to be used in the practical
examination. We followed up the case with an
immediate review of HKEA’s procedures for the
conduct of practical examinations, which
identified weaknesses in the handling of
examination information.
We recommended that all examination
personnel who have access to examination
information should undertake in writing not to
disclose any examination information without
authorization. HKEA should require examiners
who are responsible for marking answer scripts to
declare whether they have any teaching duties or
involvement in the work of tutorial schools and
whether they have relatives or friends sitting for
the examination. To enhance the security of
examination information, all documents
containing examination information should be
classified and boxes containing examination
equipment delivered to the examination centres
should be properly sealed and accounted for.
Kowloon-Canton Railway Corporation
(KCRC) - Freight Operations
KCRC operates Freight Terminals for rail
transportation of cargo and livestock between
Hong Kong and the Mainland. Following the
prosecution of a Freight Operations Manager for
accepting bribes to facilitate smuggling of goods
into the Mainland, we examined KCRC’s freight
operations. We recommended that in addition to
improved communication between KCRC and the
Customs and Excise Department, KCRC should
tighten access control and overnight security of
wagons at the Lo Wu Marshalling Yard (LWMY),
and the seals used for securing loaded and empty
wagons should be kept under the personal
custody of a designated officer and properly
accounted for. We also recommended that the
occasional loading of goods at LWMY should be
properly approved and clearly documented.
Moreover, supervisory officers should promptly
look into any irregularities reported by staff and
document any follow-up checks or actions taken.
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Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) -
Work of the Enforcement Division
The Enforcement Division of SFC
monitors unusual share price and volume
movements, investigates suspicious cases and
takes disciplinary actions against registered
entities. As illicit activities relating to securities
and futures trading could involve very substantial
sums of money, there is incentive for persons
involved in such activities to bribe enforcement
officers for curtailing an investigation or ignoring
unusual fluctuations in share price and volume.
We recommended that SFC should issue
instructions to staff prohibiting any unauthorized
private contacts with persons who are subjects of
an enquiry by SFC. To prevent corrupt tipping off
of impending searches, the Enforcement Division
should issue security guidelines on pre-search
briefings for officers, in particular restricting the
announcement of the search targets and
operational details to the very last moment.
CONSULTATION ACTIVITIES
Civil Service Bureau - Civil Service Integrity
In the past year, we worked closely with
the Civil Service Bureau in reviewing regulations
and guidelines governing civil service integrity as
part of the civil service integrity programme.
From the corruption prevention angle, we
commented on a wide range of Civil Service
Bureau regulations and circulars covering subjects
such as managing conflict of interest, acceptance
of advantages and sponsored visits, declaration of
investment, acceptance of donations, and
handling of gifts presented to officers at official
functions. We also made recommendations to
improve the management of heavily indebted
officers. Our input contributed to the effort of the
Civil Service Bureau in revising the relevant
regulations and circulars to provide more detailed
guidelines for managing the integrity of
government officers. During the year, we also
assisted individual departments to draw up their
own staff codes of conduct, covering aspects such
as acceptance of advantages and entertainment.
The codes included specific examples of conflict
of interest situations and unethical behaviour
relevant to the work of the departments concerned
to assist staff in complying with the requirements.
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Finance Bureau - Proposed Amendments to
the Stores and Procurement Regulations
(SPR) on Conflict of Interest
Finance Bureau sought our comments on
the proposed SPR amendments dealing with
conflict of interest between the duties of public
officers involved in government procurement and
their private interests. We advised that “private
interest” should be clearly defined; declaration
and action taken should be properly documented;
committees and working groups responsible for
preparing tender specifications should be required
to declare possible interest in any particular brand
of goods and type of service; and the chairperson
of a tender evaluation or assessment meeting
should ask members to specifically declare
whether or not they have an interest in any of the
bidders. To build in the necessary safeguards, we
also advised on the format of the undertaking on
avoidance of conflict of interest to be signed by
members of tender opening teams and
tender/consultant selection boards.
Department of Health - Registration of
Chinese Medicine Practitioners
The Chinese Medicine Ordinance enacted
in July 1999 provides for the registration of
Chinese Medicine Practitioners by stages. From
the start of the registration scheme, we have
worked closely with the Department of Health to
ensure that corruption prevention measures are
incorporated in the system being developed.
Under the scheme, practitioners could apply to
the Chinese Medicine Council for an assessment
of their qualifications for the purpose of
registration by 31 December 2000, after which
they must pass an open qualifying examination.
In respect of the assessment, we recommended
that staff involved in the vetting process should
declare conflict of interest and practitioners’
records in the computer should be protected from
unauthorized amendments. As some practitioners
would be required to attend an oral examination
to determine their eligibility, we advised that the
allocation of candidates to different assessment
panels should be on a random basis. To prevent
abuse in the examination process, we
recommended that staff given access to
examination information should be required to
sign a confidentiality undertaking. We also
recommended measures to protect the security of
examination questions.
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Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Ltd.
(HKEx) - Guidelines on Acceptance of
Advantages
The merger of the stock and futures
exchanges was completed in March 2000. In
view of the importance of its functions, HKEx was
made a scheduled public body under the
Prevention of Bribery Ordinance. We have since
commented on its guidelines for Board and
Committee Members on acceptance of
advantages, declaration and avoidance of conflict
of interest and information security. We have also
provided advice to HKEx on its code of conduct
for staff in relation to the solicitation and
acceptance of advantages and entertainment, and
declaration of interest and investments.
Housing Department (HD) - Private Sector
Involvement (PSI) Scheme
Under HD’s PSI Scheme, the building
management services in public housing estates are
contracted out by tender to property services
companies. To prevent possible malpractices in
the implementation of the PSI Scheme, we
recommended that HD should require officers
sitting on the contractor selection panel to declare
conflict of interest, that selected contractors
should promulgate a code of conduct for
compliance by their employees, and that HD
should establish a system for effectively
monitoring contractors’ performance.
To provide staff affected by the PSI
Scheme an opportunity to join the private sector,
HD introduced the Management Buy Out
Scheme, under which staff could opt for early
retirement and form private companies to bid for
the service contracts. We recommended that HD
should set up independent panels for assessing the
competing applications. To ensure fair
competition, we also recommended that HD
should warn the companies concerned that
collusion in tendering for the service contracts is
an offence under the Prevention of Bribery
Ordinance.
Immigration Department - The New Identity
Card System
In planning for the issue of new identity
cards to residents of Hong Kong, the Immigration
Department has appointed a consultant for a
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feasibility study of the computerized New Identity
Card System. At a later stage, a contractor for the
production of identity cards would also be
appointed. As the appointed consultant would
have access to confidential personal data, and in
view of the substantial cost and size of the New
Identity Card System, we have given advice at
different stages of the project to ensure measures
are in place to prevent corruption and abuse.
During the year, we recommended that
Immigration Department should incorporate
conditions in the consultancy agreement to
prohibit unauthorized disclosure of information
by the appointed consultant and his employees
involved in the project, and require them to
declare conflict of interest. We also
recommended that if the consultant intended to
bid for the contracts in the subsequent phases of
the project, he should not be tasked to draw up
the tender specifications for these contracts.
Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes
Authority (MPFA) - Review on Internal and
External Guidelines
MPFA is responsible for the
administration and enforcement of the Mandatory
Provident Fund Schemes Ordinance. Its functions
include registering Mandatory Provident Fund
schemes and trustees, and conducting inspections
and investigations to ensure legislative
requirements are complied with. We have been
providing advice to MPFA since its establishment
in 1998 to ensure that corruption prevention
safeguards are in place in the formulation of
systems and procedures. During the year, we
assisted MPFA in promulgating a code of conduct
for its staff. We also reviewed its guidelines to
applicants on the registration of Mandatory
Provident Fund schemes and trustees, and its
operating manual on the processing of registration
applications. To strengthen control, we
recommended that MPFA should process
applications on a first-come-first-served basis, that
inspections should be conducted by two officers,
and that senior officers should carry out spotchecks
to verify the result of the inspections.
ADVISORY SERVICES
During the year, the Advisory Services
Group continued to actively offer a free and
confidential corruption prevention service to
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private sector organizations and individuals. The
Group responded to all requests within two
working days as pledged and provided advice on
300 occasions to organizations engaged in a wide
range of businesses.
One of our policy initiatives in 2000 was
to offer corruption prevention advisory services to
all registered service providers under the
Mandatory Provident Fund Scheme. To achieve
this, the Advisory Services Group visited all the
registered trustees and provided them with advice
on promulgating staff codes of conduct, handling
sensitive and confidential commercial
information, and incorporating probity clauses in
the agreements with their service providers such
as investment managers, custodians and
administrators.
In view of the substantial sum of money
that the Housing Authority entrusts to individual
Owners Corporations formed in former public
housing estates arising from the implementation of
the Tenants Purchase Scheme, the Advisory
Services Group approached all the 12 Owners
Corporations formed under the Scheme to provide
them with corruption prevention advice on
accounting and cash handling procedures,
procurement of supplies and services, and
declaration of conflict of interest.
The School Based Management initiative
introduced by the Education Department results in
schools taking on more administrative
responsibilities and functions. The Group offered
its advisory services to all aided schools to assist
them in properly discharging these responsibilities
and functions, and over 70 schools had
approached the Group for tailor-made advice
during the year.
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Chapter 6
Community Relations Department
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The Community Relations Department is
responsible for educating the public against the
evils of corruption and harnessing support for the
ICAC. These duties are laid down in section 12(g)
and (h) of the Independent Commission Against
Corruption Ordinance.
STRUCTURE AND ESTABLISHMENT
The Department is headed by a Director
and operates through two Divisions. Division 1
comprises mainly specialist units to publicise anticorruption
messages through the mass media.
Division 2 is responsible for establishing face-toface
contact with the public for in-depth
corruption prevention education. Except for the
Hong Kong Mainland Liaison Office which is
located at the departmental headquarters,
Division 2 operates eight Regional Offices which
reach out to the community and serve as focal
points for receiving complaints and enquiries
about corruption. The distribution of the Regional
Offices is at Appendix 15. At the end of 2000, the
Department had a strength of 208.
REVIEW OF WORK
In 2000, the Department continued to
publicise anti-corruption messages and entrench
community support through extensive preventive
education programmes and special projects
focusing on government employees, young
people, and selected professional groups and
vulnerable trades in the business sector in Hong
Kong. The Department also continued to
maintain public awareness of the evils of
corruption through the use of the mass media.
MASS MEDIA
The mass media provide an effective
channel for publicising the work of the ICAC and
ensuring that the public remain vigilant to the
threat of corruption. During the year, the
Department launched three advertising packages
to publicise the perseverance of the ICAC in
fighting corruption, urge the public to report
corruption and promote clean election for the
Legislative Council Elections held in September
2000.
In 2000, the Department also produced
three spot series to foster public understanding of
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the anti-bribery legislation and support of the
work of the ICAC. The first spot series was
specially produced for the business sector to
depict corruption problems of different trades and
introduce preventive measures to plug corruption
loopholes. The second spot series featured short
stories about the corruption problems commonly
encountered by the public in their daily lives and
the ways to handle these problems. The third spot
series was released to tie in with the Legislative
Council Elections in September to publicise the
clean election messages.
Riding on the overwhelming response of
the TV cartoon series entitled “Gee-dor-dor” for
children launched in 1999, the Department
produced the second “Gee-dor-dor” cartoon series
in 2000 to promote positive values to young
children. The Project Team of the cartoon series
was presented with the Outstanding Performance
Award for Crime Fighting Staff by the Fight Crime
Committee in the year.
In addition to the ICAC Corporate Website
(http://www.icac.org.hk), the Department
launched in April 2000 a new website named as
Teensland (http://www.icac.org.hk/teensland). It
opened up a channel for the Commission to
interact with young people on issues relating to
anti-corruption and to instill positive values to
young people in a lively and interesting way.
PUBLIC SECTOR
Upholding a clean civil service is of
utmost importance in maintaining public
confidence in the HKSAR Government. In the
year, the Department together with the Civil
Service Bureau, implemented the second phase of
the Civil Service Integrity Programme, visited 31
government departments to render them
assistance in drawing up departmental guidelines
and mapping out tailor-made training programmes
and produced a publication entitled “Ethical
Leadership in Action - Handbook for Senior
Managers in the Civil Service” to provide practical
suggestions on the best practices conducive to
building up an ethical culture. In addition, a halfyearly
newsletter entitled “Integrity On Line” was
launched in January 2000 for distribution to all
civil servants to further enhance their awareness
of the importance of upholding a high standard of
integrity.
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In 2000, the Department provided regular
corruption prevention training for some 27,000
civil servants from 44 departments to strengthen
their understanding of the Prevention of Bribery
Ordinance, enhance their sensitivity to corruption
loopholes and remind them of their role in
fighting corruption.
During the year, the Department also
organised similar corruption prevention training to
over 13,000 managerial and front-line staff of
public bodies, which included the Hospital
Authority, tertiary education institutes, major
public utilities and transportation companies.
Besides, the Department published a practical
guide to assist managers of public bodies in
managing staff integrity. At the same time, we
promoted corruption prevention guidelines on
disbursement of funds among District Councils
and organisations involved in disbursing
substantial amount of public funds.
BUSINESS SECTOR
In 2000, the Department continued to
collaborate with various organisations in the
private sector to promote business ethics. As a
round up of the two-year Professional Ethics
Programme for the Securities, Futures and
Investments Sectors, the Department together with
ten regulatory bodies and professional
associations in the industry, launched a training
package for frontline employees with a view to
enhancing the ethical standards of practitioners in
the industry. We also joined hands with regulators
and trade/professional bodies in the banking
industry to organise a Leadership Integrity
Programme in May 2000. Under this programme,
we formed a Corruption Prevention Network for
bank managers to share experience in corruption
prevention at work.
To tie in with the launch of the Mandatory
Provident Fund Schemes in Hong Kong, the
Department arranged over 100 training talks for
registered trustees and service providers. In
addition, we hosted jointly with six major
regulators and professional bodies an industrywide
seminar for management staff and sponsored
an exhibition as well as participated in public
seminars organised by the Mandatory Provident
Fund Schemes Authority.
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The construction industry continued to be
one of the work priorities of the ICAC. A task
force was formed with the concerted efforts of the
three departments in the Commission to formulate
corruption prevention strategy for the industry.
During the year, we contacted some 650
construction companies and arranged over 250
training talks for 7,500 professionals, management
staff and site supervisors.
Apart from the above, the Department
also maintained a close working relationship with
various chambers of commerce to promote ethical
corporate management amongst corporations and
businessmen coming from all over the world.
HONG KONG ETHICS DEVELOPMENT
CENTRE
We set up the Hong Kong Ethics
Development Centre (HKEDC) in May 1995. It is
guided by an advisory committee comprising
representatives from six major chambers of
commerce, namely the Chinese General Chamber
of Commerce, the Federation of Hong Kong
Industries, the American Chamber of Commerce
in Hong Kong, the Chinese Manufacturers’
Association of Hong Kong, the Hong Kong
Chinese Enterprises Association and the Hong
Kong General Chamber of Commerce. The
HKEDC provides consultancy services on
corporate ethics programmes which cover the
formulation of codes of conduct and the
organisation of training courses, provides a
resource bank of information on ethics, and
publishes a newsletter for local and overseas
organisations. In 2000, the HKEDC provided
services to about 1,100 persons including 240
visitors from 29 overseas and Mainland
organisations.
In March 2000, the HKEDC and the Civil
Service Bureau jointly organised a conference
entitled “Turning Challenges into Opportunities -
Ethical Leadership Forum 2000”. More than
1,000 senior executives from the public and
private sectors in Hong Kong and from overseas
attended the forum. 38 prominent international
speakers and panellists shared their insights with
participants on the ways to uphold high ethical
standards in the face of challenges in the new
millennium.
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The HKEDC continued to collaborate with
professional bodies on ethics promotion. It
produced jointly with the Hong Kong Institution of
Engineers a publication entitled “Ethics in Practice
- A Practical Guide for Professional Engineers”.
The Guide was incorporated into the professional
ethics training programmes of the Institution and
other tertiary institutes. The HKEDC also
organised a joint seminar with the Hong Kong
Society of Accountants reaching more than 120
accountants.
YOUTH AND MORAL EDUCATION
The Department firmly believe that moral
education for youngsters should start in the early
years of their life. During the year, a series of
programmes were launched for cultivating
positive values among young people. These
included the second Gee-dor-dor Cartoon Series
Project, a youth website, school-based projects for
primary students and a “DIY A Fuller Life” project
for secondary students which was sponsored by
the Quality Education Fund.
The Department continued to arouse
young people’s awareness of the corruption
problem through school talks and activities.
During the year, we reached 110,000 secondary
and tertiary school leavers through face-to-face
school talks. The content and format of the talks
were also revised to incorporate more interactive
elements. In addition, we find that involving
young people in anti-corruption activities is the
best way to help them appreciate the evils of
corruption and thus take a firm stance against it.
Accordingly in the year, the Department organised
with youth bodies a total of 72 activities
comprising leadership training camps, seminars,
group discussions and competitions. More than
50,000 young people attended these activities. A
territory-wide Youth Summit was organised in
August 2000 and was attended by 800 young
people from Hong Kong, the Mainland and
Macau. Issues relating to the role of young people
in cultivating a clean and fair society were
actively discussed in the Summit.
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CROSS BOUNDARY CO-OPERATION
The ICAC continued to maintain a close
working relationship with its counterparts in the
Mainland through contacts and exchange visits.
In October 2000, the Commissioner led
an ICAC delegation to Beijing to attend the Asia
Crime Prevention Foundation 8th World
Conference hosted by the Supreme People’s
Procuratorate. The delegation also met senior
officials of our counterparts and other State
organisations, including the Ministry of
Supervision and the Hong Kong and Macau
Affairs Office. Besides, a group of ICAC officers
visited Shanghai in August 2000 to study
corruption prevention measures relating to the
finance and construction industries. There were
useful exchanges on corruption problems in
cosmopolitan cities and experience-sharing in
anti-corruption promotion work.
We have established good rapport with
the Guangdong Provincial People’s Procuratorate
(GDPP). In September 2000, the Chief Procurator
of the GDPP led a delegation to visit the ICAC.
There were also visitors from organisations from
the procuratorial and supervisory systems at the
central, provincial and municipal levels. The
Central Commission for Discipline Inspection and
the Ministry of Supervision also sent officials to
visit the ICAC.
The Hong Kong Mainland Liaison Office
also conducted talks on the work of the ICAC to
Mainland personnel who were on study tours or
training courses in Hong Kong. We arranged
these talks upon requests by the Liaison Office of
the Central People’s Government in the HKSAR,
chambers of commerce, tertiary institutions and
other intermediaries. We held 143 talks for 4,361
visitors from the Mainland during the year.
NEW ARRIVALS
The Department organised educational
programmes to help new arrivals from the
Mainland to integrate into Hong Kong society and
raise their awareness of anti-corruption law.
Besides distributing pocket-size telephone books
with concise ICAC messages to new immigrants at
the LoWu Control Point, we arranged for a video
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to be shown in three dialects (Cantonese,
Putonghua and Minnanyu) to new immigrants
when they applied for identity cards at the
Immigration Department. In the year, we
organised an essay-writing competition for newarrival
students to enhance their anti-corruption
awareness.
The Department also worked closely with
schools and voluntary agencies to convey anticorruption
messages to new arrivals through day
camps, exhibitions, volunteer training, carnivals
organised in Hong Kong and pre-migration
courses conducted in Guangzhou.
COMMUNITY SUPPORT
The success of anti-corruption work
hinges on public support. During the year, the
Regional Offices continued to cooperate with 18
District Councils and district organisations to
organise a wide variety of projects in the districts.
These projects aimed at sustaining ICAC’s
presence and enhancing public support in the
community. Over 300,000 people from different
walks of life were reached.
In order to increase the transparency and
accountability of the Commission, the Department
conducted a total of 70 Meet-the-Public Sessions
for people from various sectors of the community.
The sessions were effective in enhancing
participants’ understanding of the work of the
ICAC and providing a forum for exchanging views
on anti-corruption work. Besides, the Department
organised for members of the Legislative Council
and District Councils visits to the ICAC to keep
them abreast of the latest development of the
Commission.
To maintain a high level of ICAC presence
and to keep corruption on the public agenda, our
officers in the Regional Offices continued to
attend regular meetings of various district
consultative committees and maintained contacts
with over 900 district organisations. In addition,
we published an ICAC newspaper regularly to
provide the public with up-to-date information
about the ICAC.
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BUILDING MANAGEMENT
To promote good building management,
the Department offered ICAC services to all
newly-formed Owners’ Corporations and building
management organisations whose buildings
underwent repair or maintenance work. We
reached a total of 200 such organisations and
2,900 members through 200 visits and 100 talks.
The Department’s representatives also introduced
anti-bribery law and corruption preventive
measures to 750 participants in 9 seminars on
building management organised by the Home
Affairs Department.
ICAC CLUB
To enhance community support and
participation in the fight against corruption, we
established the ICAC Club in 1997. By 2000,
there were 1,800 members coming from different
walks of life, including students, working youths,
professionals, district personalities, and
housewives. During the year, 530 Club members
participated or assisted in various ICAC activities.
In addition, two interest groups on parenting and
computer were formed. To consolidate
relationship among Club members, the
Department organised a variety of activities and
an annual gathering during which certificates
were presented to show appreciation of those who
rendered active support to the ICAC.
CLEAN ELECTIONS
To tie in with the Legislative Council
Elections held in September and the subsequent
By-election held for the Hong Kong Island
Geographical Constituency in December, the
Department launched a series of education and
publicity activities to promote clean elections. In
addition to briefings for candidates and their
agents to explain the newly enacted Elections
(Corrupt and Illegal Conduct) Ordinance, we
produced an information booklet and a VCD for
reference of candidates. In parallel, we made
widely use of the mass media to publicise the
clean election messages including a TV spot
series, TV and radio advertisements, and a
homepage on election. We also operated a 24-
hour hotline during the election period for prompt
handling of the election enquiries.
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To provide a clean election environment in
Hong Kong, we believe that a clean election
culture should be established in the society. We
promoted the “Support Clean Elections” message
to all walks of life through district projects,
exhibitions, cartoons on newspaper, youth
homepage etc. In addition, we produced an
activity set for primary schools to promote the
related messages amongst students.
PRESS RELATIONS
The Department continued to enhance
public understanding of the Commission’s work
through the mass media by issuing press releases,
holding press conferences and arranging
interviews on matters of public interests and
concerns.
During the year, we issued 349 press
releases on ICAC’s major operations, court cases
and preventive education programmes. We held 9
press conferences and 25 briefings to publicise the
key events of the Commission. In addition, we
arranged 47 interviews for senior officials to
expound on the latest anti-corruption work of the
three departments. We also handled 922 media
enquiries on various aspects of the ICAC’s work.
To complement ICAC’s initiatives, the
Department joined hands with newspapers to
publish a series of feature articles on selected
topics ranging from a TV spot series for small and
medium enterprises to the Youth Summit 2000.
During the year, we also assisted two
Korean TV stations for the production of news
documentaries on Hong Kong’s anti-corruption
work and co-ordinated briefings by directorate
officers for 112 visitors from overseas and the
Mainland.
HANDLING OF CORRUPTION REPORTS
In 2000, the ICAC received 1,544
corruption reports through the eight Regional
Offices, representing 35.2% of the total number of
corruption reports received by the Commission.
All officers handling complaints in the Regional
Offices have been trained to be members of the
Operations Department’s Quick Response Team.
They assist in handling routine cases so that public
complaints are dealt with speedily as pledged.
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(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
ICAC ANNUAL SURVEY
The Department carries out annual public
opinion surveys to gauge the community’s attitude
towards corruption and its perception of the
ICAC’s performance. In the 2000 Annual Survey,
nearly all respondents (98.7%) considered that the
ICAC deserved their support and a vast majority
(94.7%) indicated that their confidence in the
ICAC would increase or remain the same in the
coming year. A majority of the respondents
(86.5%) believed the ICAC would keep corruption
reports confidential and 71.7% said that they
would reveal their identity when reporting
corruption to the ICAC. 60.2% and 70.4% of the
respondents respectively considered that the
ICAC’s anti-corruption work was effective and
maintained its image as an impartial law
enforcement body. 83.7% of the respondents
indicated that they were intolerant of corruption
in both the Government and the business sector.
The survey also provided a number of other
findings which enabled the Department to align
its education strategy and work plan to the public
need.
TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY
Transparency and accountability form an
important component of the ICAC strategy to
enhance public confidence and support. To this
end, the Department
(a) consulted District Consultative Committee
members on its 2000/2001 work plan;
(b) regularly updated the contents of the ICAC
corporate website;
(c) issued press releases on a wide variety of
subjects, including investigations and court
cases;
(d) published the findings of annual surveys in
full; and
(e) organised Meet-the-Public Sessions for senior
members of the ICAC to exchange views with
the public on ICAC’s work.
The Department will constantly review its
strategy, assess the effectiveness of its activities
and make adjustments to its programmes to cope
with Hong Kong’s rapid changing socio-economic
environment so as to discharge its duties
effectively and efficiently.
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Appendices
1.
Organisation of Independent Commission Against Corruption (Position as at 31.12.2000)
2.
Analysis of Financial Provision by Programmes 1999/2000 and 2000/2001
Analysis of Recurrent and Capital Accounts 1999/2000 and 2000/2001
3.
Overseas Visitors to ICAC in 2000
4.
Investigations Commenced, Carried Forward and Completed from 1998 to 2000
5.
Time Taken to Complete Investigation of Reports Recorded in 2000
6.
Time Taken to Complete Investigation of Reports Recorded before 2000
7.
Time Taken for Outstanding Investigations
8.
Number of Persons Prosecuted or Cautioned from 1974 to 2000
9.
Number of Persons Prosecuted for Corruption and Related Offences in 2000
(Classified by Government Departments and Others)
10.
Number of Persons Prosecuted for Corruption and Related Offences in 2000
(Classified by Types of Offences)
11.
Number of Persons Prosecuted for Offences Connected with or Facilitated by Corruption
Offences in 2000 (Classified by Types of Offences)
12.
Non-corruption Complaints Relating to Police Officers Referred to Complaints Against Police
Office in 2000 (Classified by Types of Complaints)
13.
Number of Persons Arrested in 2000 (Classified by Types of Offences)
14.
A List of Reports Issued to Government Departments and Public Sector Organisations in 2000
15.
ICAC Regional Offices
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1 1
10 10
80 79
91 90
3 3
142 135
72 70
217 208
1,330
1,285
7 7
800 771
156 154
963 932
3 3
43 40
13 12
59 55
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Appendix 1
Organisation of the Independent Commission Against Corruption
(Position as at 31.12.2000)
COMMISSIONER
Administration Branch
Assistant Director
Personnel
Finance, General & Supplies
Information Technology
Training & Development
Staff Relations
Accommodation
Establishment Strength
Directorate officers 1 1
Departmental grade officers 10 10
General grades officers 80 79
91 90
Community Relations Department
Operations Department
Corruption Prevention Department
Deputy Commissioner
Head of Operations
Director Director of Investigation Director of Investigation
(Government Sector)
(Private Sector)
Director
Division 1 Division 2 Investigation Investigation Investigation Investigation Technical Services
Branch 1 Branch 3 Branch 2 Branch 4 Division
Assistant Assistant Assistant Assistant Assistant Assistant
Director Director Director Director Director Director Technical Advisor
Division 1 Division 2
Assistant Director
Assistant Director
Assignment Assignment Advisory Services Management
Groups Groups Group Group
Management &
Strategy
Education & Mass
Communication
Press Information
Regional Offices
Hong Kong
Mainland
Liaison
Establishment
Strength
Directorate officers 3 3
Departmental grade officers 142 135
General grades officers 72 70
217 208
Total Establishment 1,330
Total Strength 1,285
Investigation
Groups
Government
Sector
Investigation &
Support Groups
Intelligence
Information &
Research
Mainland
Operational Liaison
& International
Assistance
Witness Protection &
Firearms
Surveillance
Election & Public
Bodies
Statistics
Investigation
Groups
Private Sector
Support Groups
Administration
Management &
Training
Policy & Legal
Research
Operational Support
Internal Investigation
Operations Review
Committee
Report Centre
Detention Centre
Information
Technology
Computer Forensics
Financial Investigation
Establishment Strength
Directorate officers 7 7
Departmental grade officers 800 771
General grades officers 156 154
963 932
Technical Services
Telecommunications
Research &
Development
Government
Departments &
Public Bodies
- Civil Service
Integrity
- Disciplined
Services
- Education,
Health &
Welfare
- Elections
- Municipal
Services
- Staff
Management
Government
Departments &
Public Bodies
- Accounting,
Purchasing &
Tendering
- Construction &
Capital Works
- Planning,
Environment &
Lands
- Service Contracts
Private Sector &
Public Bodies
- Banking &
Securities
- Building
Management
- Insurance &
Mandatory
Provident Fund
- Real Estate
Agents
Establishment Strength
Directorate officers 3 3
Departmental grades officers 43 40
General grades officers 13 12
59 55
Administrative
Support
Advisory
Committee
68
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Appendix 2
Analysis of Financial Provision by
Programmes 1999/2000 & 2000/2001
( Million)
600
550
500
450
400
350
300
250
200
150
$525.6m $519.8m
Year Total Provision
1999/2000 $705.9m
2000/2001 $698.7m
100
50
0
$51.8m $51.2m
$63.2m $62.8m
$65.3m $64.9m
Corruption Operations Preventive Enlisting
Prevention Education Support
Analysis of Recurrent and Capital Accounts 1999/2000 & 2000/2001
( Million)
700
650
600
550
500
450
400
350
300
250
200
150
100
50
0
70
$639.2m $625.8m
$48.2m $56.2m
Year
1999/2000
2000/2001
*
i)
ii)
iii)
iv)
* Other Charges:
i) Expenses of witnesses,
suspects & detainees
ii) Investigation expenses
iii) Publicity
iv) Grant to the ICAC Welfare Fund
$13.7m
$13.9m $4.6m $3.0m
*
Personal Departmental *Other Capital
Emoluments Expenses Charges Account

Appendix 3 Overseas Visitors to ICAC in 2000
Date
Country
Organisation
Visitor
Visitor’s Title
January
Japan
Tokyo University of
Information Sciences
Dr Minoru Oda
President
Japan
Maritime Transport
Bureau, Ministry of
Transport
Mr Yoshiaki
Hompo
Director of
General Affairs
Belgium
Union of Industrial
and Employers’
Confederation of Europe
(UNICE)
Mr Dirk F Hudig
Secretary-General
Canada
Government of Canada
Mr Howard R Wilson
Ethics Counsellor
Finland
Ministry of Foreign
Affairs
Mr Jörma Julin
Director-General for
External Economic
Relations
USA
The Trade Development
Alliance of Greater Seattle
Mr Bill Stafford
Executive Director
USA
Becton Dickinson
Mr Paul S McAuliffe
Chief Ethics Officer
USA
National Committee on
US-China Relations
Dr John Holden
President
USA
Former US Chief Textile
Negotiator
Mr Ronald Sorini
Former US Chief Textile
Negotiator
USA
American Apparel
Manufacturers Association
Mr Larry Matin
President
USA
National Retail Federation
Mr Erik Autor
Vice President and
International Trade
Counsel
Philippines
Volunteers Against Crime
and Coruption
Mr Dante La Jimenez
Chairman/President
Philippines
Executive Center for
Professionals,Inc
Mr Carlito Balita
President
Philippines
Asain Development Bank
Mr Gerald A Sumida
General Counsel
Vietnam
Central Institute for
Economic Management
Dr Le Dang Doanh
President
Ireland
Department of Enterprise,
Trade and Employment
Mr Brian Whitney
Assistant Secretary
Singapore
Singapore Police Force
Mr Goh Liang Kwang
Deputy Commissioner
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Date Country Organisation Visitor Visitor’s Title
Mr Denis Tang
Superintendent (Director
of Manpower)
Ms Carolyn Yap
Staff Officer (Manapower
Planning Unit)
Mr Henry Soh
Detective Superintendent
(Head Discipline and
Awards)
Mr Jansen Ang
Police Psychological Unit
Co-ordinator
Mr Chua Chuan Seng
Assistant Superintendent
(Head Organisation and
Resources)
Ms Patricia Lui
Assistant Superintendent
(Civilian Officers
Personnel Centre)
Portugal
Ministry of Economy and
Finance
Ms Teresa Moreira
Deputy Director-General
of International Economic
Relations
Australia
Department of State and
Regional Development of
New South Wales
Mr Loftus Harris
Director-General
Australia
Asialink Centre, University
of Melbourne
Mr Carrillo Gantner
Chairman
February
Indonesia
Office of State Minister for
State Owned Enterprises
Mr Setyanto P Santosa
Deputy Minister for
Manufacturing Industry
and Distributions
Bermuda
Bank of Bermuda
Mr Bernard Rennell
General Counsel &
Deputy Managing Director
Finland
Ministry of Trade and
Industry
Mr Erkki Virtanen
Permanent Secretary
USA
Washington Times
Mr Steven Knipp
International Projects
Editor
Ireland
Department of Foreign
Affairs
Mr Frank Cogan
Assistant Secretary
General
Germany
Association of German
Chambers of Industry and
Commerce
Dr Detlef Boehle
Director for Asia Pacific,
International Economic
Affairs
Australia
Legislative Assembly, New
South Wales
The Hon John Murray
Speaker
Luxembourg
Luxembourg Central Bank
Mr Etienne de Lhoneux
Secretary General
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Date Country Organisation Visitor Visitor’s Title
March
Denmark
Danish Agency for Trade
and Industry
Mr Bjarne Bitsch
Head of Division
Japan
Aoyama Gakuin University
Dr Satoshi Amako
Professor
Japan
Ministry of International
Trade and Industry
Mr Masutaro Urata
Deputy Director-General
for Development
Cooperation
Japan
International Society for
Soil Mechanics and
Geotechnical Engineering
Prof Kenji Ishihara
President
Israel
Department of Economics,
The Hebrew University of
Jerusalem
Prof Morris Teubal
Professor
Canada
Hong Kong-Canada
Business Association
Mr John Mah, QC
National Chair
Canada
University of Waterloo
Prof David Johnston
President
Brunei
Anti-Corruption Bureau
Ms Hajah Intan Binti Haji
Md Kassim
Deputy Director
Mr Haji Wasil bin Haji
Mohd Taib
Senior Special
Investigator
USA
Georgetown University
Prof Ilkka A Ronkainen
Professor, School of
Business
Dr Pietra Rivoli
Associate Professor,
School of Business
50 MBA executives
Students, School of
Business
USA
Rotary District 7470,
New Jersey
Ms Barbara Miller
Team Leader, Group
Study Exchange
Committee
Ms Carolyn Chinuici
Team Member
Mr James Drylie
Team Member
Mr Michael Campbell
Team Member
Mr Christopher
Cunningham
Team Member
UK
Scottish Financial
Enterprise
Mr Ray Perman
Chief Executive
Norway
Norwegian Trade Council
Mr Theis Ulriksen
Regional Director for
Asia and Middle East
73

Date Country Organisation Visitor Visitor’s Title
New Zealand
Ngai Tahu Holding
Corporation Ltd
Sir Tipene O’Regan
Chairman
Fiji
Fiji Law Reform
Commission
Ms Asenaca Uluiviti
Senior Legal Officer
Austria
International Narcotics
Control Board
Mr Akira Fujino
Deputy Secretary
Italy
Faculty of Economics,
University of Rome
Prof Paolo Guerrieri
Professor
Singapore
Singapore Police Force
Mr Chai Yong Seng
Assistant Director
(Commercial Affairs
Department)
Mr Kenneth Nge
Officer-in-charge of
Commercial Affairs
Department
Singapore
Central Narcotics Bureau
Mr Yong Lye Hock
Assistant Director
Singapore
Insolvency and Public
Trustee’s Office
Ms Sunari bin Kateni
Ms Ainee bte Ali
Legal Officer
Senior Officer
Singapore
Corrupt Practice
Investigation Bureau
Mr Ong Seng Hock
Principal Special
Investigator
Sweden
Association of the Swedish
IT and Telecom Industry
Mrs Ann Marie Nilsson
President
Sweden
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Mr Anders Ahnlid
Director of International
Trade Policy
Mongolia
Criminal Police
Department
Mr Balchindorj
Tumenbayar
Senior Detective,
Economic Crime
Division
Mr Maya Nyamjargal
Detective,
Economic Crime
Division
Mr Tseveenravdan
Batsuuri
Senior Detective
Mr Buyantogtokh
Bayarmandakh
Senior Detective,
Organized Crime Division
Germany
Federation of German
Industries
Mr Friedolin Strack
Regional Director for Asia
Pacific
Germany
Social Democratic Party,
Department of International
Politics
Mr Wolfgang Weege
Assistant International
Secretary
Germany
Deutsche Bundesbank
(German Central Bank)
Dr Jurgen Stark
Deputy Governor
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Date Country Organisation Visitor Visitor’s Title
Australia
Saatchi and Saatchi
Ms Sandra Yates
Chairman
April
Japan
Japan Center for
International Finance
Mr Rei Masunaga
Deputy President
Belgium
European Commission
Ambassador Jacques de
Baenst
Head of Protocol Service
Belgium
European Union
HE Ambassador Frans van
Daele
Permanent
Representative
Korea
Yonsei University
Prof Hun-Joon Park
Professor, Department of
Business Administration
USA
US-Asia Institute 45th
Congressional Staff
Delegation
Mr C K Lee
Legislative Assistant to
Senator Connie
Mack
Mr James Beauchamp
Legislative Assistant to
Senator Pat Roberts
Ms Sharee Freeman
Full Committee Counsel
of the House Committee
on the Judiciary
Mr Wilke Green
Senate Special
Committee on the Year
2000 Technology
Problem
Ms Mary Kerr
Communications
Director/
Legislative Assistant to
Representative James
Oberstar
Mr Richard Nunno
Analyst in Science and
Technology
Congressional Research
Service
Mr George Shevlin
Administrative Assistant/
Legislative Director to
Representative John
Larson
Mr William Weber
Legislative Assistant/
Assistant to Legislative
Director Senator Carl
Levin
Mr Norman Lau Kee
Chairman US-Asia
Institute
USA
Crystal Cathedral
Ministries
Mr John Townend
Director of International
Ministries
Anti-Corruption Agency
Malaysia
The Hon Dato Mohd
Zawawi Mohd Nordin
Deputy Director General
(Preventive)
75

Date Country Organisation Visitor Visitor’s Title
Mr Shaharuddin Khalid
Assistant Commissioner
Mr Mohd Yusof Akope
Assistant Commissioner
Mr Rohaizad Yaakob
Superintendent
Mr Mohamed Husain
Superintendent
Germany
German Asia-Pacific
Business Association
Mr Wolfgang Niedermark
Managing Director
Australia
Queensland Crime
Commission
Mr Tim Carmody
Commissioner
May
Canada
The Canadian Chamber of
Commerce
Ms Nancy Hughes
Anthony
President and Chief
Executive Officer
Canada
Royal Canadian Mounted
Police
Mr J P R Murray
Commissioner
Mr Wayne P Warwyk
Assistant Commissioner
Mr Brad Holman
Superintendent
USA
US Congressional Staff
Mr Marshall Billingslea
Senior Professional Staff
Member, Senate Foreign
Relations Committee
Mr Doug Farry
Policy Advisor to House
Majority Leader Dick
Armey
Mr David Gilliland
Chief of Staff,
Representative Tillie
Fowler
Ms Meredith Medley
Legislative Advisor
Senator Bill Frist
Mr Darren Willcox
Administrative Assistant to
Representative Porter
Goss
Mr Marty Reiser
Vice President, Public
Affairs Citizens for a
Sound Economy
Ms Heather Young
Managing Director,
International Trade
Practice, Mayer Brown
and Platt
USA
Federal Bureau of
Investigation
Ms Deborah Pears
Inspector-General of Audit
USA
US Customs Service
Mr Raymond Kelly
Mr Douglas Browning
Commissioner
Assistant Commissioner
76

Date Country Organisation Visitor Visitor’s Title
UK
Parliamentary Labour Party
Mr Clive Soley
Chairman
UK
HM Treasury
Mr Jon Cunliffe
Deputy Director of
International Finance
New Zealand
New Zealand Police
Mr Ross Pinkham
Liaison Officer
New Zealand
New Zealand Customs
Service
Mr Brian Lamb
Liaison Officer
The
Netherlands
Ministry of Economic
Affairs
Mr Albert Oosterhoff
Deputy Director of
International Trade and
Investment Policy
Singapore
Parliament
Mr S Iswaran
Member of Parliament
Switzerland
World Trade Organisation
Mr Andrew Stoler
Deputy Director-General
Mexico
Government of the State of
Jalisco
Mr Lic Jose Manuel Bulas
Montoro
Director of International
Affairs, Governor’s Office
Mexico
Chamber of Commerce of
Guadalajara
Mr Lic Alejandro
Elixondo Gomex
President
June
Kenya
Kenya
Anti-Corruption Authority
The Hon Justice Aaron G
Ringera
Director
Dr Julius T Rotich
Assistant Director
Dr John O Orora
Chief Officer, Preventive
Services
Mr Gikunda M Muketha
Chief Officer, Research
Information and Public
Education
Mr Joseph G Gakungu
Chief Officer,
Investigations
Mr Sebastian M L
Kang’atta
Chief Attorney
Austria
Federal Ministry for
Economic Affairs
Dr Helmut Krehlik
Head of the Export and
Import Control Division
July
Canada
Simon Fraser University
Dr Jan Walls
Director of David Lam
Centre for International
Communication and Asia-
Canada Program
South Africa
South African Police
Service
Mr A W Eksteen
Assistant Commissioner
South Africa
South African Police
Service Legal Component
Mr De Jager
Advocate
77

Date Country Organisation Visitor Visitor’s Title
USA
Congressman Bill Archer’s
Office
Mr Donald Carlson
Chief of Staff
Ms Camille Cromwell
District Assistant
USA
Harvard University
Mr Yuan Wang
Student
The
Netherlands
Senate
Dr P B Boorsma
First Vice-President
Philippines
Civil Service Commission
-
25 government officials
Italy
Italian Bankers Association
Mr Giuseppe Zadra
General Manager
Ireland
Dublin Chamber of
Commerce
Mr Jim Miley
Chief Executive Officer
Australia
Joint Standing Committee
on Foreign Affairs, Defence
and Trade
Senator Alan Ferguson
Chairman
Australia
Australian Government
Mr Gale Treadgold
Solicitor
Korea
Presidential Commission on
Anti-Corruption
Mr Kim Kyoung Joong
Director General
Mr Choi Chang Won
Deputy Director of
Planning and Evaluation
Team
Mr Lee Sang Heon
Deputy Director of
Institution
and Regulation Reforming
Team
August
Denmark
The Danish Bankers
Association
Mr Lars Barfoed
Managing Director
Japan
House of Representatives
The Hon Banri Kaieda
Member
India
UN Human Rights
Committee
Mr Justice P N Bhagwati
Vice Chairman
USA
US-Asia Institute 46th
Congressional Staff
Delegation
Mr David Crane
Professional Staff, Senate
Committee on Commerce,
Science and
Transportation
Mr Mark Carrié
Senior Legislative Counsel
to Representative Sheila
Jackson Lee
78

Date Country Organisation Visitor Visitor’s Title
Dr Lynne Corn
Specialist on Natural
Resources Policy,
Congressional Research
Service
Ms Ann R Klee
Chief Counsel of Senate
Committee on Environment
and Public Works
Mr James Williams
Economic Advisor to
Senator Richard J. Durbin
Ms Franz
Wuerfmannsdobbler
Legislative Assistant to
Senator Robert Byrd
Mr Russell George
Chief Staff/Counsel of the
House Subcommittee on
Government Management
Information and
Technology
Ms Barbara Greene
Deputy State Director for
Senator Patty Murray
Ms Esther G Kee
Board Member, Past-
Chairman of US-Asia
Institute
Ms Gale Awaya
McCallum
Executive Director of US-
Asia Institute
Ethics Resource Center
Mr Michael G
Daigneault, Esq
President
Georgetown University
Prof Ilkka A Ronkainen
Professor, School of
Business
30 MBA executives
Students, School of
Business
Office of Congressman
Helen Chenoweth-Hage
Mr Matthew Miller
Senior Legislative Assistant
UK
UK Biotechnology and
Biological Sciences
Research Council
Dr Peter Doyle
Chairman
September
Belgium
Leuven University
Prof Paul de Grauwe
Professor of Economics
Belgium
European Anti-Fraud
Office, European
Commission
Mr Franz-Hermann
Bruener
Director-General
Canada
Department of History,
University of British
Columbia
Prof Diana Lary
Professor
79

Date Country Organisation Visitor(s) Visitor’s Title
Indonesia
Indonesian Government
Steering Committee on
Corruption
Ms Irma Hutabarat
Chairman of the Institute
for Civic Education on
Indonesia
Mr Indra
Sahnun Lubis
Association of Indonesian
Lawyers
Mr Amien Sunaryadi
Steering Committee
Member
Mr Sapto Waluyo
Steering Committee
Member
Mr Adnan
Pandu Praja
Secretary General of
Indonesia Police Watch
Mr Oka Mahendra
Special Assistant to the
Minister of Law and
Legislation
Mr Donny Ardianto
Head of Research and
Development, Indonesian
Corruption Watch
Mr Soy Martua Pardede
Chairman of Good
Corporate Governance
Mr Karaniya
Dharmasaputra
Journalist, Tempo
Magazine
Indonesia
Indonesian Bank
Restructuring Agency
-
A member
USA
East West Centre
Dr Charles Morrison
President
USA
University of St. Thomas
Prof Kenneth Goodpaster
Koch Endowed in
Business Ethics
UK
Select Committee on
Science and Technology
(Labour)
Ms Claire Curtis-Thomas
Member
Thailand
National Counter
Corruption Commission
(NCCC)
Lt Col Kamol
Prachuabmoh
Prof Krirkkiat
Phipatseritham
NCCC Member
NCCC Member
Mr Nath Srivihok
NCCC Member
Ms Khunying Preeya
Kashemsant
NCCC Member
Mr Wirat Wattanasiritham
NCCC Member
Mr Somchit Satapumin
Assistant Secretary-
General
80

Date Country Organisation Visitor(s) Visitor’s Title
Mr Saravut Menasavet
Mr Vinai Klinsuwarn
Mr Nirunde Praditkul
Mr Vachira Sangobpun
Mr Toryot Wongsuntorn
Mr Chaiyot Sintuprasit
Mr Warawit Sukboon
Mr Thiti Mekvanich
Director of Bureau of Assets
Inspection 1
Director of Bureau of
Corruption Suppression 1
Director of Bureau of
Corruption Suppression 2
Director of Report Division
NCCC Official level 8
Head of Technical and
Foreign Affairs Group
NCCC Official level 8
NCCC Official level 6
Thailand
Federation of Thai
Industries
Dr Viphandh Roengpithya
Deputy Chairman and
Director
New Zealand
National Business
Information Service
Mrs Claire Johnstone
Executive Director
Auckland Regional
Chamber of Commerce
Mr Michael Barnett
Chief Executive
Switzerland
International Labour
Organisation
Mr Andre Zenger
Acting Director of
International Labour
Standards Department
Member of Parliament
The Banking and Finance
Academy
Republic of
Uzbekistan
Prof Mutalib I Yuldashev
Mr Shukhart T Baratov
Mr Jamshid M Zufarov
Dean of the Banking Faculty
Deputy Chief Accountant,
Angorsk Financial
Department
Senior Specialist of the
Financing of National
Economy Department
Mr Chekhram A Vokhidov
Specialist of Subsidary of
National Export Import
Insurance Company
Mr Zokhidin F Ivatov
Mr Ramesh Kh Sadykov
Mr Anvar D Islamov
Chief Controller Auditor,
Ministry of Finance
Deputy Head, State Taxation
Inspection Andijan Region
Chief Specialist of
Investment Department,
Uzjilsberbank
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Date Country Organisation Visitor(s) Visitor’s Title
Mr Bakhordirjon A
Uylbarsov
Senior Specialist of the
Investment Department,
Pakhta Bank
Mr Uktam Kh Alikhanov
Chief Specialist of Credit
Department, National Bank of
Uzbekistan
Mr Shokir T
Akhmadjanov
Head of Department, Central
Bank, Andijan Region
Mexico
Government of the State of
Jalisco
Mr Lic Jose Manuel Bulas
Montoro
Director of International
Affairs, Governor’s Office
Mr Sergio Garcia de Alba
Secretary, Secretariat for
Economic Development
Mexico
Mexican Chamber for the
Electronics Industry,
Telecommunications and
Information Technology
Mr Ing Juan Manuel
Alvarado Banuelos
Software Development Vice-
President
Mexico
Chamber of Commerce of
Guadalajara
Mr Ramiro Gaxiola
Oropexa
International Affairs Vice
President
October
Japan
NTT DoCoMo
Mr Kouji Ohboshi
Chairman
Belgium
Ministry of Finance
Mr Marc Vandenborre
Director-General of Customs
and Excise Administration
Israel
The Council for Higher
Education
Prof Nehemia Levtzion
Chairman of the Planning and
Budgeting Committee
Office of the Special
Nigeria Advisor to the President on
Drugs and Financial
Crimes
Mr Abdullahi Shehu
Deputy Director
Norway
Ministry of Justice
Mr Hans Olav Østgaard
Assistant Secretary General
Thailand
Dhurakijpundit University
-
A group of 25 Master of
Public Administration
students
Philippines
National Development
Academy
Ms Antionette Virtucio
Dr Segundo Romero
Attorney
Attorney
Austria
Federal Ministry for
Economic Affairs and
Labour
Ms Gabriele Tschürtz
Deputy Director General
Portugal
Ministry of Economy
Mrs Teresa Moura
General Director
Australia
Senate
Mr Peter Cook
Deputy Leader of the
Opposition Party
82

Date Country Organisation Visitor(s) Visitor’s Title
November
Brunei
Anti-Corruption Bureau
Mr Abang Kifrawi
Hanifah
Assistant Director
Mr Wee Ken Teck
Senior Special Investigator
Prevention of Corruption
Tanzania Bureau
Mrs Lillian L Mashaka
Prof Vincent Kihiyo
Mr Conrad Mtenga
Mr Justin Mägangä
Director of Community
Education
Director of Research,
Controls and Statistics
Investigator
Officer of the Community
Education Department
Botswana
Directorate on Corruption
and Economic Crime
Mr Baitumetse Reginald
Barupi
Assistant Director
Mr Duncan Kabelo
Motswagae
Acting Senior Investigator
Finland
Helsinki Institute for
Information Technology
Prof Martti Mäntylä
Director of Research
USA
Cato Institute
Mr Brink Lindsey
Director of Centre for Trade
Policy Studies
USA
Institute for International
Economics
Dr Morris Goldstein
Dennis Weatherstone Senior
Fellow
USA
World Trade Centre
Chicago
Ambassador Allan Lever
President
USA
Tennessee World Trade
Centre
Mr James Frierson
Chairman
USA
Foreign Affairs and
National Defence Division,
Congressional Research
Service
Ms Kerry Dumbaugh
Specialist in Asian Affairs
UK
Department of Trade and
Industry
Mr Anthony Murphy
Director of Copyright
UK
Directorate General for
Trade, European
Commission
Mr Robert Madeline
Director
UK
Patent Office
Mr Anthony Murphy
Director
Philippines
Centre for Research and
Communications
Atty Enrique P Esteban
President
Italy
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Dr Renzo Rosso
Director of Asia
Singapore
Singapore Police Force
Mr Alan Tan Yeok Lim
Assistant Superintendent
83

Date Country Organisation Visitor(s) Visitor’s Title
Mr Denis Tang
Deputy Assistant
Commissioner
Mr Ow Sing Hwee
Officer of the Commercial
Affairs Department
Ms Pauline Tan
Psychologist
Switzerland
International Association of
Insurance Supervisors
Mr Knut Hohlfeld
Secretary General
Sweden
Ministry for Foreign Affairs
Mr Mats Ringborg
Director-General for Trade
Australia
Independent Commission
Against Corruption,
New South Wales
Mr Michael Woodhouse
Director of Investigations
Mr Stephen Shneider
Investigator
Ms Linda Pettersson
Principal Corruption
Prevention Officer
December
Canada
Canadian Citizenship and
Immigration Department
Mr David Hardinge
Director of Intelligence and
Interdiction
USA
Office of International
Affairs, Department of
Treasury
Mr David Loevinger
Director of East Asian
Nations
USA
US-Asia Institute 47th
Congressional Staff
Delegation
Mr Alexander Sternhell
Ms Susan Epstein
Representative of the Senate
Banking Committee
Congressional Researcher
Mr Jon Hixon
Legislative Director for
Representative
Jerry Moran
Mr Eric Mondero
Legislative Director for
Representative Ron Packard
Ms Lisa Moore
Legislative Assistant to
Senator Barbara Boxer
Mr Michael Seyfert
Legislative Assistant to
Senator Pat Roberts
Mr Norman Lau Kee
Chairman,
US-Asia Institute
Ms Ruby G Moy
Special Assistant to
Chairman,
US-Asia Institute
USA
The New America
Foundation
Mr Steve Clemons
Executive Vice President
84

Date Country Organisation Visitor(s) Visitor’s Title
Switzerland
Asia and the Pacific,
International Labour
Organization
Ms Mitsuko Horiuchi
Regional Director
Sweden
Ministry for Trade
Mr Lennart Klackenberg
Ambassador
Australia
Department of Foreign
Affairs
Mr Stephen Scott
Consul (East Asia Analytical
Unit)
85

Appendix 4
Investigations Commenced, Carried Forward and Completed
from 1998 to 2000
Number of reports
5000
4000
3000
2000
1000
0
1998 1999 2000
Investigations brought forward from previous years
Carried forward to next year
Completed during the year
Pursuable reports received during the year
Carried forward to next year
Completed during the year
Total cases
Carried forward to next year
Completed during the year
86

Appendix 5
Time Taken to Complete Investigation of Reports Recorded
in 2000
Time required to complete an investigation No further action Prosecution Total Percentage of total
2000 1999
3 3 6 0.4% 0.4%
Less than 1 week
4 1 5 0.4% 0.9%
1 - less than 2 weeks
11 1 12 0.8% 2.1%
2 - less than 3 weeks
21 - 21 1.5% 2.3%
3 - less than 4 weeks
39 5 44 3.1% 5.7%
Sub-total
166 5 171 12.0% 10.2%
1 - less than 2 months
396 6 402 28.3% 15.8%
2 - less than 3 months
348 3 351 24.8% 29.1%
3 - less than 4 months
165 5 170 12.0% 14.4%
4 - less than 5 months
115 2 117 8.3% 10.3%
5 - less than 6 months
147 16 163 11.5% 14.5%
6 months or more
1,376 42 1,418* 100% 100%
Total
*
1,644
290
Note:* This figure does not include 1,644 cases still outstanding from reports recorded during 2000 and 290 pursuable cases
which were incorporated into on-going enquiries carried out during the year.
87

Appendix 6
Time Taken to Complete Investigation of Reports Recorded
before 2000
Time required to complete an investigation No further action Prosecution Total Percentage of total
2 - 2 0.1%
less than 1 month
43 - 43 2.9%
1 - less than 2 months
135 - 135 9.1%
2 - less than 3 months
279 3 282 19.1%
3 - less than 4 months
150 3 153 10.4%
4 - less than 5 months
102 5 107 7.3%
5 - less than 6 months
242 23 265 18.0%
6 - less than 9 months
132 36 168 11.4%
9 months - less than 1 year
167 88 255 17.3%
1 - less than 2 years
25 40 65 4.4%
2 years or more
1,277 198 1,475 100%
Total
88

Appendix 7
Time Taken for Outstanding Investigations
Time Taken No. of Cases Percentage of total
242 13.1%
less than 1 month
286 15.4%
1 - less than 2 months
294 15.9%
2 - less than 3 months
256 13.8%
3 - less than 4 months
203 10.9%
4 - less than 5 months
111 6.0%
5 - less than 6 months
178 9.6%
6 - less than 9 months
102 5.5%
9 months - less than 1 year
147 7.9%
1 - less than 2 years
36 1.9%
2 years or more
1,855 100%
Total
89

Appendix 8 Number of Persons Prosecuted or Cautioned from 1974 to 2000
Number of persons
800
600
400
200
0
1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000
Yearly average for
1974-1985
Persons cautioned
Persons prosecuted
90

Appendix 9
Number of Persons Prosecuted for Corruption and Related
Offences in 2000 (Classified by Government Departments and Others)
Government Department Pending Convicted Acquitted Total
3 7 4 14
Hong Kong Police
8 4 1 13
Urban Services (Ex)
4 3 - 7
Food & Environmental Hygiene
5 - - 5
Housing
3 - - 3
Customs & Excise
2 1 - 3
Electrical & Mechanical Services
3 - - 3
Highways
1 1 - 2
Correctional Services
1 1 - 2
Inland Revenue
- 1 - 1
Civil Engineering
1 - - 1
Civil Service Training & Development Institute
- 1 - 1
Engineering Development (Ex)
- 1 - 1
Government Property Agency
- 1 - 1
Government Supplies
- 1 - 1
Lands
- 1 - 1
Transport
Others
199 206 49 455
Private Sector
/ * 46 23 7 76
Government Servants/Private Individuals *
# 3 8 1 12
Public Bodies#
/ * 3 3 - 6
Public Bodies/Private Individuals *
282 263 62+ 608
Total
*
#
+ 7
1
Notes : * These are cases in which private individuals were charged for their dealings with Government/public servants.
# As defined in the Prevention of Bribery Ordinance.
+ This figure includes 7 persons with no case to answer and 9 persons where no evidence was offered by the
prosecution.
@ Including one defendant who died while awaiting trial.
91
@
@

Appendix 10
Number of Persons Prosecuted for Corruption and Related Offences
in 2000 (Classified by Types of Offences)
* **
Type of Offences
Private
Individuals
and Government/
Government Public Public Private
Departments Servants* Bodies** Sector Total
Soliciting/accepting
201 3# S3 Cap 201# 10 - - - 10
201 4(2) S4(2) Cap 201 14 - 2 - 16
201 9(1) S9(1) Cap 201 - - - 57 57
Offering
201 4(1) S4(1) Cap 201 3 20 - - 23
201 8 S8 Cap 201 - 9 - - 9
201 9(2) S9(2) Cap 201 - - - 63 63
Agent using document to deceive principal
201 9(3) S9(3) Cap 201 4 1 3 14 22
Giving false reports
204 13B## S13B Cap 204## - - - 7 7
Impersonating an ICAC Officer
204 13C S13C Cap 204 - - - 1 1
Offences connected with or facilitated by corruption
offences
204 10(2)(a) S10(2)(a) Cap 204 12 10 - 51 73
204 10(5) S10(5) Cap 204 16 42 7 250 315
Election Offences - - - 12 12
59 82 12 455 608
Total
*
**
#
201
##
204
Notes : * These are cases in which private individuals were charged for their dealings with Government/public servants.
** As defined in the Prevention of Bribery Ordinance.
# Cap 201 is the Prevention of Bribery Ordinance.
## Cap 204 is the ICAC Ordinance.
92

Appendix 11
Number of Persons Prosecuted for Offences Connected with or
Facilitated by Corruption Offences in 2000
(Classified by Types of Offences)
Type of Offences
Private
Individuals
and Government/
Government Public Public Private
Departments Servants Bodies Sector Total
Theft Ordinance
Deception offences 5 21 2 175 203
Theft 6 - 5 30 41
False accounting - 1 - 20 21
- - - 2 2
Procuring the execution of valuable security
Handling stolen goods - - - 1 1
- - - 2 2
Taking conveyance without authority
Crimes Ordinance
Forgery 2 - - 24 26
Vice offences - - - 5 5
Perversion of Public Justice 5 20 - 23 48
Misconduct in public office 4 - - - 4
Dangerous Drugs Ordinance - 3 - 6 9
Gambling Ordinance 1 2 - 2 5
- - - 4 4
Organised & Serious Crimes Ordinance
Trade Description Ordinance 1 2 - - 3
Dutiable Commodities Ordinance 3 - - - 3
Immigration Ordinance - 2 - 2 4
Miscellaneous Ordinances 1 1 - 5 7
28 52 7 301 388
Total
93

Appendix 12
Non-corruption Complaints Relating to Police Officers Referred
to Complaints Against Police Office in 2000
(Classified by Types of Complaints)
No. of complaints referred
Misconduct
/ / 9
Overbearing/Rudeness/Impoliteness/Assault in the execution of duties
Other conduct prejudicial to good order & discipline 5
Misuse of Authority
/ Seeking information/case by unwarranted action 1
Using official position for private purpose 1
Improper Handling of Cases
/
Unjust/unwarranted arrests 1
/
Unjust/unwarranted charges 3
Malpractice concerning road traffic 17
Favouritism towards concerned parties 3
Failing to take proper action 9
General dissatisfaction 18
Allegation of Crime, etc
Perversion of Justice 11
Theft 4
Deception 5
Malpractice over promotion, recruitment, etc. 5
Others 7
99
Total
94

Appendix 13 Number of Persons Arrested in 2000
(Classified by Types of Offences)
Offence Type
No. of Persons Arrested
Prevention of Bribery Ordinance 343
Corrupt & Illegal Practices Ordinance 10
ICAC Ordinance 15
Conspiracy to Commit 82
10(2)
ICAC Ordinance - S.10(2) 155
More than 1 offence type 649*
1,254
Total
* 618
961
Note : *Includes 618 persons who were arrested for offences under Prevention of Bribery Ordinance.
Total number of persons arrested for Prevention of Bribery Ordinance offences = 961.
95

Appendix 14
A List of Reports Issued to Government Departments and
Public Sector Organisations in 2000
Client
Subject Area
Government Departments
Agriculture, Fisheries and
Conservation Department
Architectural Services Department
Letting and Administration of Cleaning and Security
Constracts for Wholesale Markets
Letting and Administration of Design and Build Capital
Works Projects
Administration of Minor Works Term Contracts
Buildings Department
Civil Aid Service
Correctional Services Department
Prosecution and Disciplinary Actions
Administration of Operation and Training Expenses
Property Procedures
Operation of Commercial Laundries
Customs and Excise Department
Enforcement Against Sale of Counterfeit Goods
Seizure, Storage and Disposal of
Dangerous Drugs Exhibits
Enforcement Against Illegal Sale and Use of Fuel Oil
Customs Control on Rail Passengers
Seizure, Storage and Disposal of
Non-Dangerous Drugs Exhibits
Department of Health
Purchase of High Value Medical Equipment
96

Client
Subject Area
Administration of Drug Addiction Treatment Programme
by Society for the Aid and Rehabilitation
of Drug Abusers
Drainage Services Department
Education Department
Procurement Procedures for Specialist Supplies,
Maintenance Materials and Equipment
Administration of Contracts for the Procurement of
Computer Systems for Aided Schools
Curriculum Development and Textbook Review
Appointment, Promotion and Termination
of Service of Aided School Teachers
Electrical and Mechanical Services Department
Registration and Control of Electrical Contractors
and Workers
Approval and Inspection of Liquefied Petroleum Gas
Cylinders and Vehicles
Environmental Protection Department
Smoky Vehicle Control Programme
Management of Landfills
Fire Services Department
Registration of Fire Service Installation Contractors
Inspection of Fire Service Installations
Food and Environmental Hygiene Department
Complaints Handling Procedures
Supervision of Field Staff
Hawker Control Operations
97

Client
Subject Area
Enforcement of Licence Conditions for Food Businesses
Booking of Cremation Times and
Allocation of Columbarium Niches
Government Land Transport Agency
Government Property Agency
Highways Department
Hong Kong Police Force
Procurement of Government Vehicles
Leasing Out Surplus Government Quarters
Administration of Capital Works Contracts
Police Vehicle Pounds - Work of Motor Vehicle
Examiners
Handling Confidential Information at Regional
Command and Control Centres
Massage Establishment Licences
Police Driving School - System for Driver Examination,
Routine Validation and Licensing
Issue of Security Personnel Permits
Hong Kong Post
Housing Department
Administration of Staff Attendance and Overtime
Management of Tenants Purchase Scheme Estates
Letting and Management of Public Housing Markets
Quality Control Procedures for Private Sector
Participation Scheme Projects
Letting of Commercial Premises
98

Client
Subject Area
Lists of Building Services Contractors and Materials
Review of Site Supervision System
Letting and Administration of Cleansing Contracts
Review of Site Supervision System
(Progress Report No.2)
Immigration Department
Information Technology Services Department
Innovation and Technology Commission
Judiciary
Admission of Talents Scheme
Letting and Administration of Contracts for the
of Information Technology Contract Staff
Provision
Administration of the Innovation and Technology
Fund
Work of the Probate Registry
Work of the Bailiff Office
Lands Department
Legal Aid Department
Leisure and Cultural Services Department
Work of the Non-Development Clearance Unit
Settlement of Personal Injury Actions
Engagement of Artists
Acquisition and Storage of Museum Artefacts
Selection, Acquisition and Control of Library Materials
Marine Department
Maintenance of Vessels
99

Client
Official Receiver’s Office
Radio Television Hong Kong
Rating and Valuation Department
Social Welfare Department
Subject Area
Accounting Management for Insolvency Cases
Engagement of Contractors for Programme Production
Landed Property Valuation for Estate Duty and Stamp
Duty Purposes
Licensing of Residential Care Homes for the Elderly
Application and Payment Procedures for Charitable and
Trust Funds
Training Scheme for Health Workers for Residential Care
Homes for the Elderly
Television and Entertainment Licensing Authority
Enforcement of the Control of Obscene and Indecent
Articles Ordinance
Licensing of Amusement Game Centres
Territory Development Department
Transport Department
Management of Projects by Consultants
School Bus Licence
Driving Test Appointment Procedures of Tsuen Wan
Driving School
Vehicle Examination Centres -Test Appointment System
Liquefied Petroleum Gas Taxi Grant Scheme
Water Supplies Department
Licensing of Plumbers
100

Client
Subject Area
Public Sector
Airport Authority
Citybus Limited
CLP Power Hong Kong Limited
Estate Agents Authority
Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited
Hong Kong Arts Development Council
Hong Kong Baptist University
Letting and Administration of the Term Contract for
Airport Civil Maintenance Works
Maintenance of Buses
Strategic Purchasing
Work of the Compliance/Regulations Section
Letting and Administration of Cleaning Contracts
Allocation of Project Grants
Administration of Staff Benefits
Recruitment of Temporary and Part-time Staff
Hong Kong Housing Society
Hong Kong Industrial Technology Centre Corporation
Hong Kong Jockey Club
Hong Kong Tourist Association
Hong Kong Trade Development Council
Hong Kong Mortgage Corporation Limited
Letting and Administration of Service Contracts
Business Incubation Programme
Administration of Security Contracts
Management of the International Events Fund
Administration of Local Trade Fairs
Hire of Professional Consultancy Services
Procurement of Goods and General Services
101

Client
Kowloon Motor Bus Company (1933) Limited
Lingnan University
Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes Authority
Mass Transit Railway Corporation
Subject Area
Letting and Administration of Contracts for Bus Body
Construction and Bus Overhauls
Letting and Administration of Service and Maintenance
Contracts
Registration and Approval of Provident Fund Schemes
and Funds
Project Administration of Civil Construction Contracts
New Lantao Bus Company (1973) Limited
Fare Collection Procedures
New World First Bus Services Limited
Procurement of Goods
Letting and Administration of Service Contracts
Securities and Futures Commission
Work of the Enforcement Division
Work of the Corporate Finance Division
The Hong Kong Examinations Authority
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
The Hospital Authority
The Kowloon-Canton Railway Corporation
Conduct of Practical Examinations
Appointment and Administration of Consultants
Investment of Surplus Funds in Fixed Income Instruments
In-house Security Services
Administration of Staff Attendance and Leave
Project Administration of Civil Construction Contracts
102

Client
Subject Area
Freight Operations
East Rail - Ticketing and Cash Collection Procedures
The Vocational Training Council
Purchasing Procedures of Goods and Services
Security of Examination Papers
Recruitment of Temporary and Part-time Staff
103

Appendix 15
ICAC Regional Offices
Hong Kong Island
Districts
ICAC Regional Office
Central & Western
- Hong Kong West/Islands Southern
G/F, Harbour Commercial Building Islands
124 Connaught Road Central
Hong Kong
Tel : 2543 0000
Fax: 2545 5036
ICAC Regional Office
Wan Chai
- Hong Kong East Eastern
G/F, Tung Wah Mansion
201 Hennessy Road
Wan Chai
Hong Kong
Tel : 2519 6555
Fax: 2519 7762
Kowloon
Districts
ICAC Regional Office
Kowloon City
- Kowloon Central Wong Tai Sin
G/F, 21E Nga Tsin Wai Road
Kowloon City
Kowloon
Tel : 2382 2922
Fax: 2382 2112
ICAC Regional Office
Kwun Tong
- Kowloon East/Sai Kung Sai Kung
Shop No.4, G/F, Kai Tin Building
67 Kai Tin Road
Lam Tin
Kowloon
Tel : 2756 3300
Fax: 2755 9036
ICAC Regional Office
Yau Ma Tei
- Kowloon
West Tsim Sha Tsui
G/F, Nathan Commercial Building Mong Kok
434-436 Nathan Road Sham Shui Po
Kowloon
Tel : 2780 8080
Fax: 2770 3415
104

New Territories
Districts
ICAC Regional Office
Tsuen Wan
- New Territories South West Kwai Tsing
G/F, 271-275 Castle Peak Road
Tsuen Wan
New Territories
Tel : 2493 7733
Fax: 2413 8490
ICAC Regional Office
Tuen Mun
- New Territories North West Yuen Long
Shop 4-5 and 22-24, Level 1
Trend Plaza(North Wing)
2 Tuen Lung Street
Tuen Mun
New Territories
Tel : 2459 0459
Fax: 2450 7925
ICAC Regional Office
Sha Tin
- New Territories East Tai Po
119-122, Level
1 N.T. Northern
Citylink Plaza
1 Shatin Station Circuit
Sha Tin
New Territories
Tel : 2606 1144
Fax: 2601 6447
105

ICAC Headquarters
Fairmont House, 25th Floor, 8 Cotton Tree Drive, Hong Kong
ICAC Website http://www.icac.org.hk
106

Contents
2 Advisory Committee on Corruption
6 Operations Review Committee
12 Corruption Prevention Advisory Committee
25 Citizens Advisory Committee on Community Relations
1

Advisory Committee on Corruption
ANNUAL REPORT 2000
TO THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE
()
Sir,
I present my report on the work of the
Advisory Committee on Corruption (ACOC) for
the year 2000.
TERMS OF REFERENCE AND MEMBERSHIP
The ACOC is the principal advisory body
of the Independent Commission Against
Corruption (ICAC) and oversees all the
Commission's activities. Its membership includes
the chairmen of the Operations Review
Committee, Corruption Prevention Advisory
Committee and Citizens Advisory Committee on
Community Relations who serve on ACOC as exofficio
members. Professor CHENG Kai-ming,
who succeeded Professor WONG Siu-lun as
Chairman of the Citizens Advisory Committee on
Community Relations, was appointed an ex-officio
member of ACOC on 1 January 2000.
The terms of reference and membership of
ACOC during the year are at Annexes A and B.
WORK OF THE COMMITTEE
The ACOC met on three occasions during
2000. At each meeting, we reviewed the
corruption problem in Hong Kong, and were
briefed on the Commission's work by the heads of
the three ICAC departments.
We monitored the formulation and
implementation of staffing and administrative
policies of the Commission. In addition, we
received reports by the Commissioner on
complaints and disciplinary action taken against
ICAC officers. The Commissioner is required to
seek our advice before terminating the
appointment of an ICAC officer under section 8(2)
of the ICAC Ordinance. During the year, there
were no such cases.
We also considered and endorsed the
2

Commission's policy initiatives and draft Estimates
of Expenditure for 2001/02, and monitored its
progress in implementing the enhanced
productivity programme. Furthermore, we
scrutinised the 1999 Annual Report of the
Commission before it was submitted to you.
MEDIA BRIEFING
Together with the chairmen of the other
three ICAC advisory committees, I conducted a
media briefing on 5 December 2000 to report on
the work of the advisory committees during 2000.
We emphasised the checks and balances built into
the system. We also dealt with questions from the
press on the corruption scene.
I wish to record my thanks to members of
the ACOC for their contributions and support
during the year. I would also like to thank the
ICAC heads of departments for their reports and
briefings.
, GBS, JP
Dr the Hon Raymond CH'IEN Kuo-fung, GBS, JP
Chairman
Advisory Committee on Corruption
3

Annex A
Advisory Committee on Corruption (ACOC)
Terms of Reference (as at 31 December 2000)
.
(a)
(b)
()
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
.
1. To advise the Commissioner of the
Independent Commission Against Corruption
on any aspect of the problem of corruption in
Hong Kong, and, to this end :
(a) to keep the operational, staffing and
administrative policies of the Commission
under review;
(b) to advise on action being considered by
the Commissioner under section 8(2) of
the Independent Commission Against
Corruption Ordinance;
(c) to receive reports by the Commissioner on
disciplinary action taken;
(d) to consider the annual estimates of
expenditure of the Commission;
(e) to scrutinize the annual report of the
Commission before its submission to the
Chief Executive ; and
(f) to submit an annual report to the Chief
Executive on the work of the Committee.
2. To draw to the Chief Executive's attention, as it
considers necessary, any aspect of the work of
the Commission or any problem encountered
by it.
4

Annex B
Advisory Committee on Corruption (ACOC)
Membership (as at 31 December 2000)
, GBS, JP
, JP
, SBS, JP
, JP
, JP
()
Dr the Hon Raymond CH'IEN Kuo-fung, GBS, JP
(Chairman)
Mr Henry FAN Hung-ling, JP
Mr Edward HO Sing-tin, SBS, JP
Mr LEE Jark-pui, JP
The Hon Fred LI Wah-ming, JP
Mr Carson WEN
()
()
()
()
()
()
Chairman of the Operations Review Committee
(ex officio)
Chairman of the Corruption Prevention Advisory
Committee (ex officio)
Chairman of the Citizens Advisory Committee on
Community Relations (ex officio)
Director of Administration (ex officio)
Commissioner of the Independent Commission
Against Corruption (ex officio)
Head of Operations, Independent Commission
Against Corruption (ex officio)
5

Operations Review Committee
ANNUAL REPORT 2000
TO THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE
,
,,
Sir,
I present my report on the work of the
Operations Review Committee (ORC) for the year
2000.
TERMS OF REFERENCE AND MEMBERSHIP
The terms of reference and membership of
the ORC are at Annexes A and B respectively.
There was no change in membership during the
year.
WORK OF THE COMMITTEE
The ORC met on eight occasions during
2000 to review reports prepared by the
Operations Department. At each meeting, the
Committee received progress reports on current
major investigations, cases that had been
investigated by the ICAC for over 12 months,
reports on persons who had been on ICAC bail for
over 6 months and searches authorised by the
Commissioner under Section 17 of the Prevention
of Bribery Ordinance. During the year, the
Committee also received 245 reports on cases
which had been prosecuted at court and
considered 67 major investigations which had not
resulted in prosecution. The Committee handled
a total of 3,970 cases during the year.
The Head of Operations attended all
meetings of the Committee to brief members on
the work of the Operations Department,
corruption statistics and trends, operational liaison
matters and other issues of interest to the ORC.
A Sub-Committee comprising three nonofficial
members sitting in rotation was convened
on eight separate occasions to consider and advise
on 2,672 minor investigations and 1,231 nonpursuable
reports of corruption. In addition, the
Sub-Committee reviewed investigation reports on
cases which, on the advice of the Committee, had
been forwarded to other government departments
for consideration of disciplinary or administrative
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action. Findings of the Sub-Committee were
reported to the main Committee for endorsement.
CORRUPTION IN THE GOVERNMENT
SECTOR
The ORC noted that the number of
complaints in the government sector capable of
investigation increased by 16% from 921 in 1999
to 1,066 in 2000. Of these, about 59% related to
government servants in three departments,
namely, Police, Food & Environmental Hygiene
Department and Housing Department.
While the Committee is satisfied that,
overall, the problem of corruption in government
is under control, the continuous surge in
corruption reports in the last few years does
require careful monitoring. There is no indication
of resurgence of syndicated corruption. The
common types of malpractice and misconduct
included misuse of authority, neglect of duty,
outside employment, acceptance of gifts, loans,
entertainment, and favours etc. from persons of
doubtful character or persons having official
dealings. Indeed the ORC is concerned with the
need to shore up discipline and ethical standards
amongst government servants as instances of
government servants misusing their position,
though not amounting to bribery offences, has
become a significant issue. The ORC has also
pointed out lax management as a contributing
factor to this problem.
MISUSE OF PUBLIC OFFICE
The ORC noted the present constraints of
the Common Law offence on Malfeasance which
made it difficult to lay charges on civil servants
who allegedly abused their positions for personal
gain. In order to plug the loophole, we support
the ICAC in conducting a study to statutorise the
offence of Malfeasance by adding provisions to
the existing Prevention of Bribery Ordinance.
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%
%
REFERRAL OF CASES FOR CONSIDERATION
OF DISCIPLINARY / ADMINISTRATIVE
ACTION BY HEADS OF DEPARTMENTS
The ORC has, over the past few years,
expressed concern over the apparent delay in
some of the disciplinary proceedings and urged
Government to expedite matters. The Committee
was pleased to note that the Civil Service Bureau
set up an independent Secretariat on Civil Service
Discipline to centrally process disciplinary cases
from April 2000. We look to the improved
mechanism to deter and punish officers for
misconduct, while complying with the principles
of natural justice.
In 2000, the Committee advised that 117
disciplinary cases involving 295 officers be
referred to government departments for
consideration of disciplinary and administrative
action.
CORRUPTION IN THE PRIVATE SECTOR
The Committee noted with concern a
surge of 26% in the number of private sector
corruption reports received by the ICAC in 2000.
The increase might be attributable to economic
downturn, increased public awareness and the
ICAC's proactive approach.
The increase in the number of corruption
reports is particularly acute in the building
management, construction, finance and insurance
areas. Common offences include unauthorised
commission and rebates, bogus documentation,
purchases and receipts, inflated expenses and
fraudulently diverting contracts or business to
related companies. The ORC is particularly
concerned with bribery offences in connection
with sub-standard construction.
ANOTHER BUSY YEAR
The ORC noted that the Operations
Department had another busy and successful year,
with heavy involvement in a number of protracted
corruption related fraud investigations. 2000
recorded the highest number of corruption
complaints at 4,390. A total of 608 persons were
prosecuted in 283 cases. In terms of cases
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prosecuted, it represents an increase of 29% over
1999. The cases are also more complex and
serious in nature. A total of 72 cases were triable
in the District and High Court, an increase of 64%
over 1999. The Committee is concerned that the
heavy caseload is posing a strain on the already
stretched investigative manpower of the
Operations Department. I have sought the
assurance of the Commissioner that adequate
resource and manpower deployment would be
made to meet with the increasing workload. I
would also urge the government to provide
additional resources to the Commission to
maintain its effectiveness in combating corruption
in Hong Kong.
CONCLUSION
The Committee fulfils its monitoring
functions by keeping a watch on the way the
Operations Department discharges its statutory
functions. As Chairman of the Committee, I am
satisfied that during the year the Department
carried out its functions and duties in a
responsible and accountable manner.
APPRECIATION
I would like to thank all members of the
Committee for their contributions and support
during the year. I would also like to thank staff of
the Operations Department for their hard work.
Anna WU Hung-yuk, SBS, JP
Chairman
Operations Review Committee
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Annex A
Operations Review Committee (ORC)
Terms of Reference (as at 31 December 2000)
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1. To receive from the Commissioner information
about all complaints of corruption made to the
Commission and the manner in which the
Commission is dealing with them.
2. To receive from the Commissioner progress
reports on all investigations lasting over a year
or requiring substantial resources.
3. To receive from the Commissioner reports on
the number of, and justifications for, search
warrants authorised by the Commissioner, and
explanations as to the need for urgency, as
soon afterwards as practical.
4. To receive from the Commissioner reports on
all cases where suspects have been bailed by
ICAC for more than six months.
5. To receive from the Commissioner reports on
the investigations the Commission has
completed and to advise on how those cases
that on legal advice are not being subject to
prosecution or caution, should be pursued.
6. To receive from the Commissioner reports on
the results of prosecutions of offences within
the Commission's jurisdiction and of any
subsequent appeals.
7. To advise the Commissioner on what
information revealed by investigations into
offences within its jurisdiction shall be passed
to government departments or public bodies,
or other organisations and individuals, or,
where in exceptional cases, it has been
necessary to pass such information in advance
of a Committee meeting, to review such action
at the first meeting thereafter.
8. To advise on such other matters as the
Commissioner may refer to the Committee or
on which the Committee may wish to advise.
9. To draw to the Chief Executive's attention any
aspect of the work of the Operations
Department or any problems encountered by
the Committee.
10. To submit annual reports to the Chief
Executive which should be published.

Annex B
Operations Review Committee (ORC)
Membership (as at 31 December 2000)
, SBS, JP
, JP
, SBS, JP
, JP
, JP
, JP
, JP
, SC, JP
, JP
, SBS, JP
()
()
()
()
()
Ms Anna WU Hung-yuk, SBS, JP (Chairman)
Mr Victor CHA Mou-zing
Professor Edward CHEN Kwan-yiu, JP
Mr Edward CHENG Wai-sun
Dr Andrew CHUANG Siu-leung, SBS, JP
Professor LEUNG Ping-chung, JP
Dr the Hon Margaret NG Ngoi-yee
Dr PANG Hok-tuen, JP
Mr Jack SO Chak-kwong, JP
The Hon Kenneth TING Woo-shou, JP
Mr Ronny WONG Fook-hum, SC, JP
Ms WONG Mee-chun, JP
Ms Annie WU Suk-ching, SBS, JP
Secretary for Justice or her representative
(ex officio)
Commissioner of Police or his representative
(ex officio)
Director of Administration or his representative
(ex officio)
Commissioner of the Independent Commission
Against Corruption
(ex officio)
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Corruption Prevention Advisory Committee
ANNUAL REPORT 2000
TO THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE
()
Sir,
I present my report on the work of the
Corruption Prevention Advisory Committee
(CPAC) for the year 2000.
TERMS OF REFERENCE AND MEMBERSHIP
The CPAC advises the Commissioner of
the ICAC on the work of the Corruption
Prevention Department (CPD). Its terms of
reference and membership are at Annexes A and
B respectively. The Committee has six subcommittees
overseeing the work of CPD's five
Assignment Groups and the Advisory Services
Group. Each sub-committee consists of two nonofficial
members with the more senior member
serving as chairman.
WORK OF THE COMMITTEE
During the year, the CPAC met 12 times
and considered 106 detailed reports presented by
CPD, of which 71 were related to the work of
government departments and 35 related to that of
public bodies. The reports examined a wide
range of topics and made recommendations to
remove corruption opportunities. A list of the
reports is at Annex C. Each report was carefully
studied and deliberated by CPAC to ensure that
the recommendations would strengthen system
control, promote good management practices and
eliminate opportunities for malpractice.
The sub-committees advise on CPD's
work priorities and monitor progress of individual
studies. They also review the implementation of
the corruption prevention recommendations. The
sub-committees meet half yearly and report to the
main Committee on the key issues discussed.
ISSUES AND EVENTS
CPD is committed to promptly follow up
corruption cases in the public sector which have
been brought to light by corruption investigations.
13 of the 106 reports resulted from this quick
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esponse approach. We note the effectiveness of
this approach in providing prompt corruption
prevention advice to the affected organizations.
During the year, we considered a number
of assignment reports relating to construction
works in the wake of several corruption cases in
the industry. In April, the ICAC formed a task
force to further analyse the problems in the
industry and to make recommendations for
improvement. We endorse the task force's
recommendations that government should take
the lead in introducing best practices in the key
areas. We also support the task force's efforts to
provide ethics training for all levels of personnel
in the industry. The CPD has obtained agreement
from tertiary and other institutions to include
corruption prevention and ethics training in their
construction related courses.
A key role of CPD is to secure revision of
methods of work or procedures which may be
conducive to corrupt practices. We are pleased
that CPD's recommendations are well received by
government departments and public bodies. We
consider it important that CPD should closely
track the implementation of the recommendations,
and to this end we fully endorse CPD's efforts to
check at quarterly intervals client's
implementation of the recommendations made in
an assignment report until all the agreed measures
have been put in place.
Apart from the detailed studies, CPD also
provides timely corruption prevention advice to
government departments and public bodies
through consultation, by commenting on
proposed new systems and procedures and
participating in inter-departmental working
groups. During the year, the Department
undertook more than 270 such consultation
exercises and we were apprised of the content of
the corruption prevention advice given.
We endorse CPD's continuous effort in
producing best practice packages for various
trades, and 22 such packages have been issued
since 1998. Two of the packages issued this year,
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entitled "Procurement Procedures in Schools" and
"Staff Administration in Schools", were to tie in
with Education Department's school-based
management policy under which aided schools
assume more autonomy and responsibilities.
We are pleased to note that corruption
prevention in the private sector has also received
due attention. CPD's Advisory Services Group
(ASG) now routinely offers its assistance to all
private sector organizations which have been a
victim of corruption. The number of private
organizations seeking the free and confidential
ASG services on their own accord has also
increased.
On 5 December 2000, I participated in a
joint press briefing by the Chairmen of all ICAC
advisory committees. These briefings enhance the
transparency of the work of the advisory
committees.
CONCLUSION
The CPAC is a busy working committee.
We are regularly and well briefed on the work of
CPD. We agree with CPD's pro-active approach
in preventing corruption and are pleased to note
that practical and effective corruption prevention
recommendations have been provided to client
organizations on a timely basis. We are satisfied
that CPD has discharged its corruption prevention
functions in an efficient and effective manner.
I would like to take this opportunity to
express my appreciation of the contributions and
support of all members, and to thank CPD staff for
their efforts and dedication.
CHENG Yan-kee, JP
Chairman
Corruption Prevention Advisory Committee
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Annex A
Corruption Prevention Advisory Committee (CPAC)
Terms of Reference (as at 31 December 2000)
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.
.
1. To receive and call for reports from the
Commission about practices and procedures
of Government Departments, public bodies
and the private sector which may be
conducive to corruption and to advise the
Commissioner what areas should be examined
and the degree of priority to be accorded to
each.
2. To consider recommendations arising from
such examinations and to advise the
Commissioner on further action to be taken.
3. To monitor action taken to implement
recommendations made on the advice of the
Corruption Prevention Advisory Committee.
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Annex B
Corruption Prevention Advisory Committee (CPAC)
Membership (as at 31 December 2000)
, JP
, JP
()
()
()
()
Mr CHENG Yan-kee, JP (Chairman)
Mr Henry CHAN Shing-kai
Mr Lennon CHAN Wing-luk
Mr Barry CHEUNG Chun-yuen, JP
Mrs Myrette Jean FOK
Mr KAM Pok-man
Mr Henry LAM Hing-cheung
Mr Edwin LAU Chi-kit
Mr NG Sai-ho
Mr Herbert TSOI Hak-kong
Ms Lina YAN Hau-yee
Mr YAU Chung-wan
Commissioner of Police or his representative
(ex officio)
Director of Administration or his representative
(ex officio)
Commissioner of the Independent Commission
Against Corruption (ex officio)
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Annex C
A List of Reports Issued to Government Departments and Public Sector
Organisations in 2000
Client
Subject Area
I. Government Departments
Agriculture, Fisheries and
Conservation Department
Letting and Administration of Cleaning and
Security Contracts for Wholesale Markets
Architectural Services Department
Letting and Administration of Design and Build Capital Works
Projects
Administration of Minor Works Term Contracts
Buildings Department
Civil Aid Service
Correctional Services Department
Prosecution and Disciplinary Actions
Administration of Operation and Training Expenses
Property Procedures
Operation of Commercial Laundries
Customs and Excise Department
Enforcement Against Sale of Counterfeit Goods
Seizure, Storage and Disposal of Dangerous Drugs Exhibits
Enforcement Against Illegal Sale and Use of Fuel Oil
Customs Control on Rail Passengers
Seizure, Storage and Disposal of Non-Dangerous Drugs Exhibits
Department of Health
Purchase of High Value Medical Equipment
Administration of Drug Addiction Treatment Programme by Society
for the Aid and Rehabilitation of Drug Abusers
Drainage Services Department
Education Department
Procurement Procedures for Specialist Supplies, Maintenance
Materials and Equipment
Administration of Contracts for the Procurement of Computer Systems
for Aided Schools
Curriculum Development and Textbook Review
Appointment, Promotion and Termination of Service of Aided School
Teachers
Electrical and Mechanical
Services Department
Environmental Protection Department
Registration and Control of Electrical Contractors and Workers
Approval and Inspection of Liquefied Petroleum Gas Cylinders and
Vehicles
Smoky Vehicle Control Programme
Management of Landfills
Fire Services Department
Registration of Fire Service Installation Contractors
Inspection of Fire Service Installations
Food and Environmental Hygiene
Department
Complaints Handling Procedures
Supervision of Field Staff
Hawker Control Operations
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Client
Subject Area
Enforcement of Licence Conditions for Food Businesses
Booking of Cremation Times and Allocation of Columbarium Niches
Government Land Transport Agency
Government Property Agency
Highways Department
Hong Kong Police Force
Procurement of Government Vehicles
Leasing Out Surplus Government Quarters
Administration of Capital Works Contracts
Police Vehicle Pounds - Work of Motor Vehicle Examiners
Handling Confidential Information at Regional Command
and Control Centres
Massage Establishment Licences
Police Driving School - System for Driver Examination, Routine
Validation and Licensing
Issue of Security Personnel Permits
Hong Kong Post
Housing Department
Administration of Staff Attendance and Overtime
Management of Tenants Purchase Scheme Estates
Letting and Management of Public Housing Markets
Quality Control Procedures for Private Sector Participation Scheme
Projects
Letting of Commercial Premises
Lists of Building Services Contractors and Materials
Review of Site Supervision System
Letting and Administration of Cleansing Contracts
Review of Site Supervision System (Progress Report No. 2)
Immigration Department
Information Technology Services
Department
Innovation and Technology Commission
Judiciary
Admission of Talents Scheme
Letting and Administration of Contracts for the Provision of
Information Technology Contract Staff
Administration of the Innovation and Technology Fund
Work of the Probate Registry
Work of the Bailiff Office
Lands Department
Legal Aid Department
Leisure and Cultural Services Department
Work of the Non-Development Clearance Unit
Settlement of Personal Injury Actions
Engagement of Artists
Acquisition and Storage of Museum Artefacts
Selection, Acquisition and Control of Library Materials
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Client
Marine Department
Official Receiver's Office
Radio Television Hong Kong
Rating and Valuation Department
Social Welfare Department
Subject Area
Maintenance of Vessels
Accounting Management for Insolvency Cases
Engagement of Contractors for Programme Production
Landed Property Valuation for Estate Duty and Stamp Duty Purposes
Licensing of Residential Care Homes for the Elderly
Application and Payment Procedures for Charitable and Trust Funds
Training Scheme for Health Workers for Residential Care Homes for
the Elderly
Television and Entertainment
Licensing Authority
Enforcement of the Control of Obscene and Indecent Articles
Ordinance
Licensing of Amusement Game Centres
Territory Development Department
Transport Department
Management of Projects by Consultants
School Bus Licence
Driving Test Appointment Procedures of Tsuen Wan Driving School
Vehicle Examination Centres -Test Appointment System
Liquefied Petroleum Gas Taxi Grant Scheme
Water Supplies Department
Licensing of Plumbers
II. Public Sector
Airport Authority
Citybus Limited
CLP Power Hong Kong Limited
Estate Agents Authority
Hong Kong and China Gas
Company Limited
Hong Kong Arts Development Council
Hong Kong Baptist University
Letting and Administration of the Term Contract for Airport Civil
Maintenance Works
Maintenance of Buses
Strategic Purchasing
Work of the Compliance/Regulations Section
Letting and Administration of Cleaning Contracts
Allocation of Project Grants
Administration of Staff Benefits
Recruitment of Temporary and Part-time Staff
Hong Kong Housing Society
Hong Kong Industrial Technology
Centre Corporation
Letting and Administration of Service Contracts
Business Incubation Programme
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Client
Hong Kong Jockey Club
Hong Kong Tourist Association
Hong Kong Trade Development Council
Subject Area
Administration of Security Contracts
Management of the International Events Fund
Administration of Local Trade Fairs
Hong Kong Mortgage Corporation Limited Hire of Professional Consultancy Services
Procurement of Goods and General Services
Kowloon Motor Bus Company
Letting and Administration of Contracts for Bus Body Construction
(1933) Limited and Bus Overhauls
Lingnan University
Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes
Authority
Mass Transit Railway Corporation
New Lantao Bus Company (1973) Limited
New World First Bus Services Limited
Letting and Administration of Service and Maintenance Contracts
Registration and Approval of Provident Fund Schemes and Funds
Project Administration of Civil Construction Contracts
Fare Collection Procedures
Procurement of Goods
Letting and Administration of Service Contracts
Securities and Futures Commission
Work of the Enforcement Division
Work of the Corporate Finance Division
The Hong Kong Examinations Authority
The Hong Kong University of
Science and Technology
The Hospital Authority
Conduct of Practical Examinations
Appointment and Administration of Consultants
Investment of Surplus Funds in Fixed Income Instruments
The Kowloon-Canton Railway Corporation In-house Security Services
Administration of Staff Attendance and Leave
Project Administration of Civil Construction Contracts
Freight Operations
East Rail - Ticketing and Cash Collection Procedures
The Vocational Training Council
Purchasing Procedures of Goods and Services
Security of Examination Papers
Recruitment of Temporary and Part-time Staff
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Citizens Advisory Committee on Community Relations
ANNUAL REPORT 2000
TO THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE
()
Sir,
I present my report on the work of the
Citizens Advisory Committee on Community
Relations (CACCR) for the year 2000.
TERMS OF REFERENCE AND MEMBERSHIP
The CACCR advises the Commissioner of
the ICAC on the work of the Community Relations
Department (CRD). The Committee has 17
members drawn from a wide cross-section of the
community. Its terms of reference and
membership are at Annexes A and B respectively.
The Committee has four sub-committees namely,
Community Liaison Sub-Committee, Public
Education Sub-Committee, Mass Media Sub-
Committee and Community Research Sub-
Committee which scrutinise specific aspects of
work of the CRD and submit progress reports to
the CACCR every quarter. A total of 26 co-opted
members sit on these four sub-committees.
WORK OF THE COMMITTEE
During the year, the CACCR met four
times and gave advice on measures to promote
anti-corruption messages through multi-media and
direct contact with different strata of the
community. The four sub-committees held a total
of 16 meetings in 2000 and their deliberations
were reported to the main Committee for
endorsement.
In summing up the work of CACCR for the
year 2000, we felt that there were several areas of
the work of CRD which our Committee members
would wish to bring to your attention.
ISSUES AND EVENTS
Civil Service and business sectors
continued to be the key areas of work of CRD.
The Committee supported and gave advice on a
number of CRD's educational activities which
aimed to raise the ethical standards of public and
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(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
private sector employees. Examples of these
events are :
(a) the launching of the second phase of the
'Civil Service Integrity Programme' which
aims to enhance a culture of probity in the
civil service in 2000;
(b) the joint organisation of an 'Ethical
Leadership Forum' with the Civil Service
Bureau for senior executives in both the
public and private sectors to explore ways
to uphold high ethical standards in the
new millennium;
(c) the mapping out of a two-year preventive
education plan for the banking industry
and the production of a corruption
prevention guide for bank managers;
(d) a series of corruption prevention and
training programmes for service providers
of the Mandatory Provident Fund
Schemes;
(e) the setting up of a task force within the
ICAC comprising members from
Operations Department, Corruption
Prevention Department and CRD to
provide corruption prevention services for
the construction industry; and
(f)
the launching of a programme on building
management for owners' corporations and
property management companies.
In parallel, the growing popularity and
rapid development of the Internet are a new area
of concern for both the Committee and CRD.
During the year, we discussed CRD's strategy in
using the Internet to help disseminate anticorruption
messages. We also suggested ways for
the Department to pursue in order to improve its
existing websites.
CRD consulted the four sub-committees
on a wide range of subjects. During the year, the
Community Liaison Sub-Committee deliberated
on the education and publicity programmes for
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recommended the future strategy for the elections
in rural sector. They also processed applications
for funds made by various organisations who were
interested in organising anti-corruption activities.
The Public Education Sub-Committee
advised the Department on a series of activities
which aimed to instil positive values in children
and young people. These activities included the
production of a comic book on the 'Gee-dor-dor'
television cartoon series and a new chapter for the
'Teensland' Website for youth. Members also
supported the idea of setting up a 'Moral
Education' Website for teachers.
To enhance the dissemination of anticorruption
messages, the Mass Media Sub-
Committee gave their views on the structure of the
ICAC Corporate Website and the contents of the
Youth Website 'Teensland'. Members also advised
the Department on the ways of co-operation with
advertising agencies and electronic media in the
production of corruption prevention advertising
and media programmes.
The Community Research Sub-Committee
monitored the ICAC Annual Survey 2000. Upon
completion of fieldwork, members discussed its
findings and their implications on community
education strategy. The survey findings were
released to the public at a press briefing in mid-
2000. The Sub-Committee also gave valuable and
professional comments on the design of the
questionnaire and the methodology to be adopted
in a number of in-house surveys.
APPRECIATION
I wish to take this opportunity to record
my thanks to members of the CACCR and its subcommittees
for their contributions and support
during the year. I would also like to thank CRD
staff for their service and efforts.
Professor CHENG Kai-ming, SBS, JP
Chairman
Citizens Advisory Committee on
Community Relations
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Annex A
Citizens Advisory Committee on Community Relations (CACCR)
Terms of Reference (as at 31 December 2000)
.
.
.
1. To advise the Commissioner of the Independent
Commission Against Corruption measures to
be taken to foster public support in combating
corruption and to educate the public against
the evils of corruption.
2. To receive and call for reports on action taken
by the Community Relations Department of
the Commission in pursuance of (1) above.
3. To monitor community response to the
Commission's work and public attitudes
towards corruption in general.
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Annex B
Citizens Advisory Committee on Community Relations (CACCR)
Membership (as at 31 December 2000)
, SBS, JP
, SBS, JP
, JP
, MH
, JP
, MH
, JP
, BBS, JP
, BBS, JP
, JP
()
Professor CHENG Kai-ming, SBS, JP (Chairman)
Mr CHAN Bing-woon, SBS, JP
Mr Paul CHAN Kam-cheung, JP
Ms CHAU Chuen-heung, MH
Mr Philip CHEN Nan-lok, JP
Ms Jennifer CHOW Kit-bing, MH
Dr Robert CHUNG Ting-yiu
Mr Phileas FOK Kwan-wing
Mr Andy HO On-tat
Mr Herbert HUI Ho-ming
Mr HUI Yung-chung, JP
Dr LO Tit-wing
Mr George NG Sze-fuk, BBS, JP
Mr TAI Hay-lap, BBS, JP
Mr TAM Ping-shing
Mr Zachary WONG Wai-yin
Mr YUEN Mo, JP
Commissioner of the Independent Commission
Against Corruption (ex-officio)
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, JP
, BBS
(.. - ..)
, JP
, JP
Membership (Co-opted Members)
Dr. CHAN Kin-man
Professor Joseph CHAN Man
Miss Cecilia CHEN Sheau-ling, JP
Mr. King CHENG King-hung
Mr. John FUNG Yat-chu
Professor Simon HO Shun-man
Mr. Ted T.P. TSIUNG
Ms Julie HUI Ching-ling
Mr. KAN Tai-keung, BBS
Mr. KWAN Chuk-fai
Dr. LAM Chi-chung
Mr. LAU Kwong-mo (27.6.2000 - 31.12.2000)
Dr. Priscilla LEUNG Mei-fun
Mr. Alvin LI Wing-kong
Mr. LO Wing-hung
Miss Shirley LOO
Ms Belinda LUK Kwan-sim
Ms Kitty LUN Kit-ying
Mr. NG Chun-bong
Mr. Almon POON Chin-hung, JP
Mrs. TAI LAM Sau-mui
Mr. TIK Chi-yuen, JP
Dr. Janie TO Wai-lan
Mr. YIP Hon-leung
Mr. YU Chung-ki
Mr. Peter YUEN
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