International Anti-Corruption Commitments

Title of the document

G20 High Level Principles on Countering Corruption in Customs

(http://www.g20germany.de/Conte...)

Issuing body

G20

Brief description

Each G20 country was called upon to adopt a comprehensive strategy to promote integrity in customs, bearing in mind these High Level Principles and taking into account, as appropriate, the good practices identified in the OECD’s Compendium on G20 Members practices on Integrity in Customs and other international recommendations, including those developed by the World Customs Organization, and the United Nations Convention Against Corruption. G20 countries are encouraged to continue sharing their respective strategies and experiences as well as to disseminate best practices to effectively address the risk of corruption in custom

Relevant excerpts

1. Leading by example

G20 Countries should ensure that customs administrations operate in accordance with a riskbased integrity strategy that, where applicable, is well-integrated with the national anticorruption framework. G20 countries should also ensure that an adequate amount of resources is devoted to the implementation of customs’ integrity strategies, and that customs administrations management lead by example in the discharge of their official duties.

2. Implementing appropriate integrity standards

G20 countries should set integrity standards for customs officials that encourage high standards of conduct, good governance, and adherence to public service values. Integrity standards should be established with a view to provide a clear basis for disciplinary, administrative, and criminal sanctions based on appropriate law enforcement processes.

7. Relationship with the Private Sector

G20 Countries should promote open, transparent and productive relationships between their customs administrations and the private sector