Abuse of functions Each State Party shall consider adopting such legislative and other measures as may be necessary to establish as a criminal offence, when committed intentionally, the abuse of functions or position, that is, the performance of or failure to perform an act, in violation of laws, by a public official in the discharge of his or her functions, for the purpose of obtaining an undue advantage for himself or herself or for another person or entity.
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In force from 31-10-2003
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Section 19 of the United Nations Convention of 31 October 2003 against Corruption/akn/un/act/treaty/2003-10-31/uncac-2003
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