Debate on Corruption Bill today

Bridgetown.

The Prevention of Corruption Bill  2010 will be debated in the House of Assembly today, among the key provisions of the bill is a declaration of assets by every person in public life including Members of Parliament, their spouses and children under 18.

According to the 157 page document, a three member Prevention of Corruption Commission will be established comprising a former judge, an attorney of at least 15 years' standing and a person with at least  15 years'experence in finanicial or accounting matters.