The British Foreign Office is considering using an international law to combat corruption in the National Oil Corporation
British Foreign Office officials revealed their intention to open an investigation and use international anti-corruption law in the National Oil Corporation in Libya, after accusations that the institutions were involved in bribery and corruption.
The British House of Commons website published the proceedings of a session in which British Foreign Secretary David Routley participated regarding the high levels of corruption in the Libyan oil sector, indicating that he could implement the British Bribery Act of 2010, which is considered one of the most stringent international anti-bribery legislation, stressing that using the law It aims to enhance integrity and ensure that Libyan wealth is used responsibly in accordance with international laws.
The website also quoted Anne-Marie Trevelyan, Minister of State at the British Foreign Office, as saying that her country will continue to work with partners to address many issues in Libya, most notably financial transparency and the smuggling of Libyan oil.
Trevelyan continued, saying: “Oil corruption in Libya hinders progress in the political process and facilitates the consolidation of the status quo, and we warn that this threatens Libya’s stability and future development.”
The British Minister also warned that Libya faces serious challenges due to the corruption of some government agencies, which seek to take advantage of the political unrest to seize its wealth, especially through suspicious practices such as fuel smuggling.
