A recent US State Department Human Rights report has shed light on the challenges surrounding the implementation of corruption laws in Antigua and Barbuda, highlighting concerns about governance and accountability within the government.
Despite having legislation in place to combat corruption by officials, the effectiveness of these laws has come under scrutiny. The law mandates criminal penalties for corruption, yet the government’s efforts to enforce these laws have faced criticism.
There are reports of isolated incidents of government corruption, but the overall sentiment points to a lack of effective implementation and enforcement of anti-corruption measures. One of the key issues raised is the gap between the existence of laws against corruption and their practical application. Public discontent has grown as allegations of high-level corruption often go without proper investigation or punishment, leading to questions about the government’s commitment to addressing this pervasive issue. Read entire report here https://www.state.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/528267_ANTIGUA-AND-BARBUDA-2023-HUMAN-RIGHTS-REPORT.pdf
