ALAC was therefore created to allow individuals and entities who become victims or witnesses of corrupt practices to seek legal advice to pursue cases with the competent authority. Through ALAC`s work, the NIA seeks to provide advice and support to citizens in a way that provides them with the information and support they need to find solutions to their corruption problems, while educating them on what they can do, what steps they can take, what facilities and other resources are in place and responsible for handling their complaints. The Legal Advocacy and Advice Centre (ALAC) is a walk-in, call and mail centre where everyone can receive free and confidential advice on corruption cases. TI-Kenya works with government commissions and anti-corruption coalition partners in the Coast, North Rift, West and Nairobi regions to enable citizens to actively participate in the fight against corruption in Kenya. ALAC has employees, lawyers who receive and handle complaints and provide legal assistance and advice. Reports and complaints to ALAC are confidential and individuals who make reports may choose to remain anonymous. However, it should be noted that for the advancement of certain corruption complaints, in particular if they require the complaint to be forwarded to a legal or other authority with responsibility and powers in this regard, personal data may be required, and without this, it is likely that these issues cannot be dealt with by the competent authority. This will only be transmitted after receiving the express authorization of the person providing the complainant. The raison d`être of ALAC is that the fight against corruption will be more effective if citizens are involved (anti-corruption work that is not limited to “experts”).
Second, direct interaction with citizens provides a better understanding of how corruption works in practice (information that is not always available in investigations). Finally, reflecting on people`s real experiences increases the legitimacy of advocacy campaigns (based on people`s concerns; not just IT “opinion”). ALAC provides a simple, credible and achievable mechanism for citizens to pursue their corruption complaints and seeks to hold citizens accountable in the fight against corruption by promoting advocacy and speaking out as an effective tool to fight corruption. ALACs provide free and confidential advice and support to victims and witnesses of corruption so that they can assert their rights, seek redress and defend justice. GII`s ALAC provides free, confidential and professional legal advice and support to victims and witnesses of corruption. It aims to: ALAC also plays a crucial role in identifying corruption hotspots that require reforms or official action, through data collected from reports received regarding the nature, forms, institutions and general geographical location of corruption. This data helps ALAC and therefore also the NIA to engage in strategic advocacy to bring about systemic change in public policies and practices. However, in April 2016, the NIA launched its official ALAC and has since been better able to meet people`s needs by offering similar services to Transparency International`s (TI) Advocacy and Legal Advice Centre (ALAC).
Since the inception of the ALAC, the NIA has received more than three (300) complaints and has provided support and advice on these issues. ALACs develop expertise that helps them lobby for legal and institutional action to fight corruption more effectively. To get FREE advice on corruption-related cases, you must: Transparency International Kenya offers FREE legal advice on corruption cases through the Legal Advocacy and Advice Centre (ALAC). ALAC deals with all types of reported cases of corrupt behavior; From small to large in the provision of services. Cases can come from various sectors such as health, education, mining, economics and governance from anywhere in Ghana. Although corruption affects Kenyans who use public services in key sectors such as water, security, education and health, research shows that many cases of corruption go unreported. Advocacy and Legal Advice Centers (ALAC) reject the idea that people are apathetic to corruption. Rather, they show that they will be engaged in the fight against corruption if they have simple, credible and viable mechanisms to do so. Founded in 2003 by three National Chapters (NC) – Bosnia and Herzegovina, Macedonia and Romania – there are now twenty-three ALACs operating in fifteen countries. The ALACs received more than 25,000 contacts from citizens. The number of ALACs is expected to increase in the coming years and expand beyond the Europe and Central Asia region, where they were pioneers. Two ALACs are already deployed in Africa – in Kenya and Zambia, soon two in America – in Guatemala and Haiti.
ALAC was launched in Pakistan on March 25, 2009. Present in more than 60 countries, our Advocacy and Legal Advice Centers (ALAC) enable individuals, families and communities to safely report corruption when they see it. The national chapters draw invaluable lessons from the analysis of ALAC cases, which helps us advocate for legislative, institutional, administrative and procedural changes. Our sections are also driving systemic change through strategic cases, including strategic litigation, campaigns and social sanctions. With these powerful and concrete examples, TI and its chapters advocate for change at the highest levels of government to improve public policy and governance practices. TI-Kenya works in partnership with state and non-state actors to support Kenyans in the fight against corruption. The non-state actors that TI-Kenya works with include Kituo cha Sheria, Christian Legal Education Aid and Research (CLEAR) and IFAD to investigate individual cases and advise affected individuals accordingly. ALAC officials refer cases to the relevant government commissions for further action, as outlined below. Since its inception in 2011, the NIA has always been a focal point for many Jamaicans who have witnessed or been victims of corruption, or who have suffered some form of injustice and whose cries for help have often been ignored by various authorities and individuals. The concept of the Advocacy and Legal Advice Centre was first developed in 2003 by Transparency International`s national chapters in Eastern Europe and has rapidly spread worldwide.
In 2017, TI had more than 100 ALACs in more than 60 countries around the world. More than 250,000 people sought help from the IT Legal Advice Centre. ALAC firmly believes that people are generally apathetic to corruption because they are not equipped with the simple, credible and feasible mechanisms to effectively combat the threat. While ALALs serve people, their impact goes beyond just one-on-one support. Here are some simple steps you can take to stop corruption: Externally hosted content may contain ads. These are not endorsed by Transparency International and do not reflect the views of Transparency International. Our goal is to promote democracy and empower citizens to fight corruption by effectively holding their governments accountable. Their individual actions contribute to improving public policies and practices in the broad sense. ALAC is accessible to all people in Ghana, including companies. However, the focus is on the needy or the poor and weak who might otherwise have difficulty accessing justice. In addition, ALAC strives to support in particular qualified persons who wish to assert their rights. How can ALAC support you in the fight against corruption? Simply dial 0333-2261415 or ContactPlot 72F/2, Floor 1, 9th Street, Jami Commercial, Phase VII, D.H.A Karachi The center receives and monitors cases that exclusively concern corruption or have a high potential for corruption in the public sector.
ALAC works with communities to empower them to overcome these reasons for not reporting corruption. ALAC also offers a unique opportunity for the fight against corruption in Kenya, as it offers the opportunity to collect data on corruption incidents in various public and private institutions. They also encourage and support people to access public information and call for transparent, responsive and accountable government institutions. Contact us today if you are a victim or witness of corruption, often starting with an initial consultation, AALAC clients help prosecute corruption complaints, from managing bureaucracy and filing the right government form to conducting formal investigations and preparing for court proceedings.