Supreme National Authority for Combating Corruption
SNACC
Summary
The Supreme National Authority for Combating Corruption (SNACC) was established by Anti-Corruption Law No. 39 of 2006 and activated in July 2007. Its mandate covers all government employees, including police and corrections personnel. SNACC receives corruption complaints, conducts preliminary investigations, and refers findings to the Attorney General for prosecution. It has no binding discipline authority, no specific use-of-force investigative function, and no statutory access to BWC or police personnel records. Like all Yemeni oversight institutions, its operational capacity has been severely degraded by the conflict since 2015.
Independence Scorecard
| Appointment | Executive appointment |
|---|---|
| Term length | Not specified |
| Removal standard | At will (weak protection) |
| Budget independence | Executive discretion |
| Subpoena power | No |
| Compel testimony | No |
| Records access | Restricted |
| Public reports required | No |
| Pre-publication review | Executive review |
Statute
- Name
- Anti-Corruption Law No. 39 of 2006
- Citation
- Law No. 39 (2006), Art. 1 et seq.
- Full text
- Full text of law →
Jurisdiction scope
All public institutions and government employees, including security and law-enforcement agencies; receives corruption complaints, conducts preliminary investigations, and refers to the Attorney General.