Denmark: Danish government calling for a special court to take care of crimes in the sport arena
The Danish government is calling for a special court to take care of crimes occurring in the sports arena. If established the court will deal with cases such match fixing and other forms of corruption. The proposal now a bill awaiting discussion and possible legislation will also include provisions for more resources for the police to investigate corruption in sports, as well as hefty penalties. Match fixing is increasingly a common corrupt practice in Europe. http://uk.reuters.com/article
Global: Most governments still conceal data helpful in fighting corruption
Most governments still conceal data helpful in fighting corruption despite G7 and G20 leader’s resolution seeking that such information be made available since it is instrumental in the fight against corruption. Myanmar, Mali and Haiti rank the least transparent countries in the Open Data Barometer, a global index of government data. The top five countries are the UK, US, Sweden, France, and New Zealand. Improving transparency on government data can help reduce corruption and improve public services. http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/01/20/us-governments-data-transparency-idUSKBN0KT1IS20150120
Turkey: Parliament votes against sending four former ministers to court over corruption
Turkish Parliament voted against sending four former ministers to court. In what appears protecting politicians in the inner circle of the ruling Justice and Development Party, politicians used their majority vote to thwart attempts to try and investigate further corruption allegations involving top Turkish politicians since 2013… http://news.yahoo.com/turkish-graft-probe-nears-final-chapter-parliament-vote-072115215.html
Global: EU Parliament pushing for tax evasion probe (2)
European Union’s Green party is pushing for tax evasion probe in the EU Parliament following revelations that hundreds of tax evasion deals have been undertaken by companies in Luxembourg. More than 188 EP MPs supported the proposal seeking the EU Parliament to vote on the issue. Luxembourg ranks high in tax evasion deals among EU nations. http://washpost.bloomberg.com/Story?docId=1376-NI6CUQ6VDKHX01-40BM3URFT1SIP5P6PUJ5J8OQUE
Global: EU Parliament pushing for tax evasion probe
European Union’s Green party is pushing for tax evasion probe in the EU Parliament following revelations that hundreds of tax evasion deals have been undertaken by companies in Luxembourg. More than 188 EP MPs supported the proposal seeking the EU Parliament to vote on the issue. Luxembourg ranks high in tax evasion deals among EU nations. http://washpost.bloomberg.com/Story?docId=1376-NI6CUQ6VDKHX01-40BM3URFT1SIP5P6PUJ5J8OQUE