Anti-Corruption Commission of South Sudan
ACC
Summary
The Anti-Corruption Commission of South Sudan was established by the Anti-Corruption Commission Act 2009 and anchored in Article 155 of the Transitional Constitution 2011. It receives corruption complaints against all public servants including police and corrections officers, conducts preliminary investigations, and refers findings to the Attorney General for prosecution. It has no binding discipline authority, no specific use-of-force investigative mandate, and no statutory access to police BWC footage or personnel files. Appointments are by presidential decree; the body is subject to executive budget control and prepublication review of sensitive reports. Operational capacity has been severely limited by conflict and underfunding since 2013.
Independence Scorecard
| Appointment | Executive appointment |
|---|---|
| Term length | 5 years |
| Removal standard | For cause only |
| Budget independence | Executive discretion |
| Subpoena power | No |
| Compel testimony | No |
| Records access | Restricted |
| Public reports required | Yes |
| Pre-publication review | Executive review |
Statute
- Name
- Anti-Corruption Commission Act 2009; Transitional Constitution of South Sudan 2011, Article 155
- Citation
- Anti-Corruption Commission Act 2009; Transitional Const. 2011, Art. 155
- Full text
- Full text of law →
Jurisdiction scope
All public servants and institutions in South Sudan, including police, corrections, and national security personnel.