23. Insertion of new sections 31a and 31b in the principal enactment

The following new sections are hereby inserted immediately after section 31 of the principal enactment and shall have effect as sections 31a and 31b of that enactment: -

31a. The Agency shall be deemed to be a Scheduled Institution, within the meaning of the Anti-Corruption Act, No. 9 of 2023, and the provisions of that Act shall be construed accordingly.

31b. All members, officers and other employees of the Agency shall be deemed to be public servants within the meaning, and for the purposes, of the Penal Code (Chapter 19).”.

“Agency deemed to be a Scheduled

Institution within the meaning of the Anti-Corruption

Act.

Consequences of an adverse decision by the

Appeal Panel.

Members, officers and other employees of the Agency deemed to be public servants.

Act, No. 21 of 2025