The Legal Framework for Extradition, MLA and Recovery of Proceeds of Corruption
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1 The Asian Development Bank and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development do not guarantee the accuracy of this document and accept no responsibility whatsoever for any consequences of its use. Singapore The Legal Framework for Extradition, MLA and Recovery of Proceeds of Corruption Extradition, MLA and the recovery of proceeds in Singapore are principally governed by the Extradition Act (Cap. 103) and the Mutual Assistance in Criminal Matters Act (Cap. 190A) (MACMA). In addition, Section 55 of the Criminal Procedure Code (Cap. 68) specifically applies in the context of extradition from Singapore to Malaysia and Brunei. The MACMA also applies to incoming requests for MLA from a state that does not have a treaty with Singapore, though the requesting state must provide an undertaking of reciprocity for some types of assistance (including enforcement of foreign confiscation orders). Extradition in the absence of a treaty is possible only to and from declared Commonwealth countries, which total 39 as of September Concerning multilateral instruments that may provide MLA in corruption cases, Singapore has signed but has not ratified the UNCAC. Singapore has signed and ratified the UNTOC and the Treaty on Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters among Like-minded ASEAN Member Countries (referred to elsewhere in this report as the Southeast Asian MLAT), which has also been ratified by two other members of the ADB/OECD Initiative (Malaysia and Vietnam) as well as Brunei and Lao People s Democratic Republic. Two bilateral MLA treaties, with Hong Kong, China (14 July 2004) and with India (4 November 2005), are in force. Singapore also signed a Drug Designation Agreement with the United States that came into effect on 12 February As for multilateral instruments that concern extradition in corruption cases, Singapore has signed the UNCAC and UNTOC but has only ratified the latter. It has three bilateral extradition treaties in effect with other countries, one with a member of the Initiative (Hong Kong, China) and two with Parties to the OECD Convention (Germany; United States). Under the Extradition Act and the Extradition (Commonwealth Countries) (Consolidation) Declaration, Singapore has extradition relations with 39 Commonwealth countries, including nine members of the Initiative (Australia; Bangladesh; Cook Islands; Fiji; India; Papua New Guinea; Samoa; Sri Lanka; and Vanuatu) and four Parties to the OECD Convention (Australia; Canada; New Zealand; and United Kingdom). Extradition between Singapore and Malaysia is based on endorsement of warrants under the Extradition Act and section 55 of the Criminal Procedure Code. The Extradition Act and MACMA were enacted on 1 August 1968 and 1 April 2000 respectively and have since been updated. Both include detailed provisions on the grounds for denying cooperation, the procedure for executing requests, and the types of assistance available, including production orders. Although the MACMA does not expressly provide for the taking of evidence by video conference, it has allowed witnesses to testify by video in criminal proceedings in a foreign state. The MACMA also contains detailed provisions on MLA regarding proceeds of crime, including the requirements and procedure for executing foreign requests to restrain or confiscate proceeds of crime. The Extradition Act is divided into three parts with slightly different procedures for extradition to and from certain Commonwealth countries, Malaysia, and other foreign states. According to statistics published by the Attorney General, from , Singapore has dealt with an average of 128 extraditions and inquiries annually. Over the same period, Singapore has processed an average of 102 MLA requests annually, and responded to 88% of the cases within 7 days, and 90% of the cases within 14 days. There is no information on how many cases involve corruption offenses, how they have been dealt with, or whether these statistics include outgoing requests. All requests to Singapore for extradition and MLA are processed by the Attorney General as the central authority for Singapore. Outgoing extradition requests are made by the Minister, while outgoing MLA requests are made by the Attorney General acting on the instructions of the Minister. The parties to bilateral agreements may also indicate a specific channel of communication. A requesting state must provide its request (or a translation) in English.
2 Framework and practice for MLA and extradition Singapore 2 Legal Preconditions for Extradition and MLA (Including in Relation to Proceeds of Corruption) Dual criminality is a mandatory requirement for incoming extradition and MLA requests to Singapore. For MLA, the act or omission underlying the request, if it had occurred in Singapore, must constitute an offense under Singaporean law (as per the First and Second Schedules of the Corruption, Drug trafficking and Other Serious Crimes (Confiscation of Benefits) Act (Chapter 65) (CDSA)). For extradition, the act or omission underlying the request must constitute an offense against the law of Singapore that is described in a list in the Extradition Act. The list includes corruption-related offenses, such as bribery, stealing, embezzlement, fraudulent conversion, fraudulent false accounting, receiving stolen property, and an offense against the law relating to benefits derived from corruption. Bribery of foreign public officials is an offense for Singaporean citizens. Hence, Singapore can provide extradition and MLA in cases involving this offense, at least when the offense is committed by a national of the requesting state. Illicit enrichment is not an offense in Singapore. If Singapore receives a request involving this offense, it will assess whether the conduct underlying the offense constitutes a different offense under Singaporean law. Singapore may provide MLA in proceedings against legal persons since it has established the criminal liability of legal persons. Certain evidentiary tests may have to be met before Singapore grants assistance. For incoming extradition requests, Singapore applies the prima facie case evidentiary test, i.e., there must be evidence as would justify the trial of the person sought if the act or omission underlying the request had taken place in Singapore. The person sought has a right to tender evidence at an extradition hearing (sections 11(7)(c) and 25(7)(c) of the Extradition Act). However, this right does not allow the person to tender evidence that would convert the hearing into a trial of the crime and thereby delay the extradition process (Chua Han Mow v. Superintendent of Pudu Prison, [1979] 2 M.L.J. 70; Kangu v. Director of Prisons, [1996] 2 S.L.R. 747). For incoming requests for production orders and search and seizure, there must be reasonable grounds to suspect that a person has carried on or benefited from an offense, and that the evidence sought is likely to be of substantial value to the case. There are no evidentiary tests for less intrusive measures, such as the taking of evidence from a witness. For outgoing MLA requests, the Attorney General must be satisfied that there are reasonable grounds to believe that the evidence sought would be relevant to the case. Necessity and the importance of the evidence sought are also relevant factors in incoming MLA requests. The MACMA states that Singapore will refuse to provide MLA if the evidence requested is not of sufficient importance to the foreign investigation, or if the evidence could reasonably be obtained by other means. However, Singapore has never refused MLA on this basis. Singapore requires specialty and use limitation as conditions for cooperating. Specialty is required for all incoming extradition requests. Singapore will accept specialty assurances that are provided in the law of the requesting state or in a relevant treaty, or if they are provided by the appropriate authority of the requesting state. For outgoing extradition requests, the Extradition Act expressly grants specialty protection to persons who are extradited to Singapore. For incoming MLA requests, the MACMA requires requesting states to undertake that the evidence sought will only be used for the matter on which the request is based. Singapore will refuse extradition and MLA if a request relates to an offense of a political character. Singaporean courts have held that an offense has a political character if the only purpose sought to be achieved by the offender in committing it was to change the government of the state in which it was committed, or to induce it to change its policy, or to enable him to escape from the jurisdiction of a government of whose political policies the offender disapproved but despaired of altering so long as he was there (Kangu v. Director of Prisons, [1996] 2 S.L.R. 747, citing R. v. Governor of Pentonville Prison, Ex p. Cheng, [1973] A.C. 931 (H.L.) per Lord Diplock). Singapore has never refused extradition or MLA on this basis. Essential interests may be a ground for Singapore to refuse MLA. If the Minister believes that an incoming or outgoing request is against the interests of the sovereignty, security or public order of Singapore, he may instruct the Attorney General to not act on the request. In addition, an incoming request may also be refused if it is contrary to the public interest to provide the assistance. Concerning other grounds for denying cooperation, Singapore may decline to provide MLA if the provision of assistance could prejudice an on-going criminal matter in Singapore. Singapore will also refuse to provide extradition and MLA by reason of double jeopardy, i.e., if the subject of the proceeding or investigation has been convicted, acquitted, or punished in any country. There is no prohibition against
3 Framework and practice for MLA and extradition Singapore 3 extradition or MLA in cases where the death penalty may be imposed, nor is there a bar against extradition of Singaporean nationals. Bank secrecy is not a ground for refusing MLA under the MACMA. Section 24(2) provides that any person who complies with a production order shall not be treated in breach of any restriction upon the disclosure of information or thing imposed by law, contract, or rules of professional conduct. The provisions of the MACMA have been frequently invoked to obtain production orders relating to bank documents. In addition, the Treaty on Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters among Like-minded ASEAN Member Countries expressly states that assistance shall not be refused solely on the ground of secrecy of banks or similar financial institutions. Procedures and Measures to Improve the Efficiency of Extradition and MLA The Attorney General s Chambers (AGC) is Singapore s central authority for extradition and MLA requests. The AGC prepares outgoing requests, executes incoming requests with the assistance of law enforcement agencies, and monitors the progress of outstanding requests. These functions are performed mainly by the Criminal Justice Division (CJD) of the AGC. The Minister also plays a role in both extradition and MLA cases. The AGC drafts outgoing extradition and MLA requests. In a corruption case, the AGC will review the evidence gathered by the Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau (CPIB), Singapore s anti-corruption body. Once the request is drafted, it is forwarded for the Minister s signature (extradition requests) or instructions (MLA requests). If the Minister decides to sign the extradition request or instructs the Attorney General to make a request for MLA, the AGC will then make arrangements for the transmission of the request to the foreign state. The AGC then monitors the status of the request. Incoming requests are handled in a similar fashion. The decision to proceed with an incoming extradition or MLA request is made by the Minister. After a decision to proceed is made, the AGC reviews and executes the request with the assistance of the relevant law enforcement authority. In corruption cases, the CPIB will assist the execution of the request if necessary. All incoming requests are kept confidential. The AGC also monitors all outstanding incoming requests. To discharge all of its responsibilities, the legal officers in the AGC have legal training. Seminars and training programs on international cooperation are provided to the AGC s officers, judges and law enforcement agencies. The AGC also maintains a Web site in English. All Singaporean statutes are available in English on a separate Web site. Singapore also assists foreign states in preparing requests. The CJD provides general and specific advice and assistance to foreign states that wish to request cooperation from Singapore, such as by vetting draft requests and providing standard forms for MLA requests. Singapore s legislation contains measures for dealing with urgent foreign requests for cooperation. Under the Extradition Act, a Magistrate may issue a warrant to provisionally arrest a fugitive who is or is suspected of being in Singapore. If the fugitive is wanted by a declared Commonwealth country or a country with which Singapore has a bilateral extradition treaty, a warrant may also be issued to provisionally arrest a fugitive who is on his/her way to Singapore. There are no specific provisions that deal with urgent MLA requests. In executing MLA requests, Singapore will give regard to any time requirements indicated by the requesting state. For time-sensitive requests, it is possible to obtain urgent hearing dates or make applications to court on short notice, as the case may be. This has been done in MLA cases involving applications for production orders and restraint of funds. Singapore has also processed MLA requests that are transmitted by facsimile or pending receipt of the original request via the regular channels. Recovery of Proceeds of Corruption in Criminal Proceedings A broad range of proceeds of crime may be restrained or confiscated pursuant to a foreign request under the MACMA, including direct proceeds ( payments or other rewards received in connection with a [foreign] offense ) and indirect proceeds ( property derived or realized, directly or indirectly, from [direct proceeds] ). Also covered is confiscation of the value of direct or indirect proceeds. The foreign offense that gave rise to the proceeds must consist of conduct which, if it had occurred in Singapore, would amount to a
4 Framework and practice for MLA and extradition Singapore 4 Singaporean offense listed in the Second Schedule of the CDSA. This Schedule covers corruption and related offenses. The status of foreign proceedings may affect whether Singapore can execute a request for restraint or confiscation. Restraint orders are available if judicial proceedings are on-going in the requesting state, and a confiscation order has been made or there are reasonable grounds to believe that such an order will be made. Restraint orders are also available if judicial proceedings will be instituted in the requesting state and there are reasonable grounds to believe that confiscation may be ordered in those proceedings. A foreign country may request Singapore to enforce a foreign confiscation order that was made in any judicial proceedings instituted in that country. There is no requirement that a person be finally convicted of an offense. Foreign confiscation orders are enforced in Singapore through direct registration. Upon the application of the Attorney General, a Singaporean court may register a foreign confiscation order if it is satisfied that the order is in force and not subject to further appeal, that a person affected by the order appeared in the foreign proceedings or was given notice of the proceedings, and that enforcement of the order would not be contrary to the interests of justice. Once the foreign order is registered, it can be enforced in Singapore pursuant to the Attorney General s application for the court to exercise its powers in the Schedule to the MACMA, which are similar to those under the CDSA for enforcing domestic confiscation orders. Foreign restraint orders, however, cannot be enforced by direct registration; it is therefore necessary to apply for a second court order in Singapore. The MACMA also deals with the sharing and repatriation of proceeds. The Singaporean government may realize confiscated property and return the proceeds to a requesting state unconditionally (less expenses incurred during the recovery of the property). Conclusion Singapore s system for international cooperation in corruption cases is advanced and well-developed. The framework for cooperation is largely based on legislation rather than treaties, although Singapore has recently ratified the Treaty on Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters among Like-minded ASEAN Member Countries. The Extradition Act and the MACMA are both comprehensive pieces of legislation. All major forms of assistance are available, including MLA in relation to proceeds of crime and enforcement of foreign confiscation orders through direct registration. This legal framework also appears to function well in practice. Commensurate with its role as a major financial center, Singapore is fairly active responding to foreign requests for assistance. As the designated central authority for extradition and MLA, the Criminal Justice Division of the AGC plays an important role in the cooperation process. It has qualified staffed in international cooperation. Expertise in corruption investigations is available by involving the CPIB in executing requests in corruption cases. Information for Seeking Assistance Central Authority For MLA and Extradition: Attorney General of Singapore Criminal Justice Division The Adelphi, 1 Coleman St, #10-00 Singapore Republic of Singapore Tel: Fax: Relevant Laws and Documentation The Extradition Act (Cap 103) and Mutual Assistance in Criminal Matters Act (Cap 190A): statutes.agc.gov.sg
5 Framework and practice for MLA and extradition Singapore 5 Singapore: Financial System Stability Assessment, including Reports on the Observance of Standards and Codes on the following topics: Banking Supervision, Insurance Regulation, Securities Regulation, Payment and Settlement Systems, Monetary and Financial Policy Transparency, and Anti-Money Laundering, IMF (2004): Annual Report , Attorney-General s Chambers, Singapore:
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