British PM Cameron to Hold Anti-Corruption Summit Next Month

London, 13 Rajab 1437/20 April 2016 (MINA) – British Prime Minister David Cameron is slated to host the Anti-Corruption Summit on May 12 to step up global action to expose, punish and drive out corruption in all walks of life.

The summit will seek to galvanise a global response to tackle corruption. As well as agreeing a package of actions to tackle corruption across the board, it will deal with issues including corporate secrecy, government transparency, the enforcement of international anti-corruption laws, and the strengthening of international institutions, Mi’raj Islamic News Agency (MINA) reported, quoting the United Kingdom public sector information website, gov.uk.

Mr Cameron has said he is determined that the UK will not become a “safe haven” for corrupt money from around the world following a number of revelations that criminals had been buying up high value property, particularly in London, via anonymous shell companies using dirty money.

It will be the first summit of its kind, bringing together world leaders, business and civil society to agree a package of practical steps to expose corruption so there is nowhere to hide, punish the perpetrators and support those affected by corruption, drive out the culture of corruption wherever it exists.

The summit will be preceded by a conference on 11 May for leaders in civil society, business and government who are championing the fight against corruption.  (T/R07/R01)

Mi’raj Islamic News Agency (MINA)