Anti-Corruption Commission
ACC
Summary
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) is established under the Anti-Corruption Act No. 3 of 2012 as Zambia's principal anti-corruption investigation and prosecution body. The Director-General is appointed by the President with ratification by the National Assembly. The ACC investigates and prosecutes corruption, bribery, and related financial crimes in both public and private sectors. A noted structural constraint is the requirement for ACC to seek consent from the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) before charging constitutional office holders, which civil society reports have identified as limiting operational independence. The Commission has investigative powers including arrest, search, and seizure. Reports are submitted to the National Assembly and made public.
Independence Scorecard
| Appointment | Mixed (multi-branch) |
|---|---|
| Term length | Not specified |
| Removal standard | For cause only |
| Budget independence | Legislative line item |
| Subpoena power | Yes |
| Compel testimony | Yes |
| Records access | Full access |
| Public reports required | Yes |
| Pre-publication review | None — reports published directly |
Statute
- Name
- Anti-Corruption Act No. 3 of 2012
- Citation
- Act No. 3 of 2012
- Full text
- Agency website →
Jurisdiction scope
All persons and entities engaged in corrupt practices, bribery, or related offences; investigates public and private sector corruption and refers cases for prosecution