Implementing unexplained wealth orders in South Africa – what are the options?

Author:

McIntyre Jacqui-Lyn,Aslett Duane,Buitendag Nico

Abstract

Purpose This paper aims to focus on the use of unexplained wealth orders (UWOs) in South Africa as a civil method to act upon lifestyle audit results that have indicated wealth from unknown, possibly unlawful, sources. Design/methodology/approach This paper applied a comparative methodology. Legislation and the application of UWOs in Ireland, the UK and Australia were compared with the situation in South Africa. Findings It is proposed that South Africa includes UWO legislation within its Prevention of Organised Crime Act or be established as a separate piece of legislation. Also, South Africa should follow both the civil and criminal route to target the proceeds of crime. Originality/value Corruption in South Africa is rampant and, without the necessary legislation, impossible to fight. For these purposes, this paper proposes measures to be used from a civil forfeiture perspective.

Publisher

Emerald

Subject

Law,General Economics, Econometrics and Finance,Public Administration

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