CRIMES OF ECONOMIC OPERATORS IN THE FIELD OF PUBLIC CONTRACTS: INFLUENCE PEDDLING AND BRIBERY
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Public contracts are among the means utilized by the administration to meet its needs and implement the state's economic and social policies. Their subject matter is closely linked to public expenditures, which are organized under Law No. 23-12 dated 05/08/2023, defining the general rules related to public contracts. The importance of public contracts is highlighted as they serve as tools for implementing national and local development plans. Public contracts are also recognized as a vital area prone to various forms of corruption.
This research paper is dedicated to exploring crimes in the field of public contracts, focusing specifically on crimes committed by economic operators. These include the crime of exploiting the influence of public officials to obtain unjustified advantages in public contracts and the crime of bribery, which are considered corruption-related crimes. Their prevention and combat are covered by Law No. 06-01, issued February 20, 2006, which is a supplement to an amendment to Law No. 06-01 covering the prevention and combat of corruption.
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