§ Baroness Whitakerasked Her Majesty's Government:
What are the legislative and administrative steps required for the United Kingdom to ratify the United Nations Convention against Corruption; and when the United Kingdom will complete these. [HL1202]
§ Baroness Symons of Vernham DeanOfficials of the responsible government departments are considering what, if any, legislative or administrative amendments are required to enable the UK to meet its commitments under the convention. Should any amendments be required, these will be enacted or put in place at the earliest opportunity. It is not possible to indicate when this process will be completed. The UK will be in a position to ratify the convention once the Government are satisfied that the UK can fulfil the convention's provisions.