Which governmental body in Qatar is specifically tasked with investigating integrity violations, preventing corruption, and implementing the UN Convention against Corruption (UNCAC)?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. Administrative Control and Transparency Authority (ACTA)
- Step 1: The Administrative Control and Transparency Authority (ACTA) was established by Amiri Decree No. 75 of 2011.
- Step 2: It is charged with enhancing national integrity, developing anti-corruption codes of conduct for public officials, coordinating with international transparency bodies, and monitoring the implementation of the UN Convention against Corruption (UNCAC).
- Step 3: Identify ACTA.
Answer
Administrative Control and Transparency Authority (ACTA).
Why not the others: 'Public Prosecution (Al Niyaba Al Amma)' is the judicial organ that investigates crimes and prosecutes defendants before the courts; 'Supreme Judiciary Council' manages judicial independence and court administration; 'General Secretariat' assists the Cabinet with agenda planning.
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