Cooperation with Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The Central Anti-Corruption Bureau, as part of its work on the draft bill concerning asset declaration statements, conducted a series of consultations with representatives of public offices and institutions. Among others, on January 21st, a meeting was held with representatives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, where a number of issues related to asset declarations under the current legal framework were discussed. One of the main points of the discussion was the difficulties in interpreting the provisions set forth in the Act of August 21, 1997, on limiting business activities by public officials (Journal of Laws of 2023, item 1090, as amended) regarding so-called “equivalent positions.” Additionally, issues related to the flaws in the current regulations were raised, with an emphasis on the need to change them by: introducing instructions for filling out the asset declaration, establishing a correction mechanism for declarations, providing a precise form template, considering modern ways of asset placement, and implementing effective sanctions.
In conclusion, representatives of both institutions announced the development of optimal legal solutions, which are necessary for the successful reform of Poland's asset declaration system.