Published in 2025
International and regional conventions
- United Nations Convention Against Corruption (Ratified in 2004)
- African Union Convention on Preventing and Combating Corruption (ratified in 2018)
- SADC Protocol against Corruption (ratified in 2002)
- Commission de l’océan Indien (COI) Procédure de lanceur d’alerte (May 2024)
Legislation
- Constitution
- Article 12 explicitly outlines the freedom of expression, stating that “no person shall be hindered in the enjoyment of expression…freedom to hold opinions and to receive and impart ideas and information without interference”.
- Criminal Code
Financial crimes
- Prevention of Corruption Act (2002)
- Articles 44 , 48, 49
- Financial Services Act (Act 14 of 2007)
- Section 45 A on whistleblowing
- The Financial Crimes Commission (Act No. 20 of 2023)
- The Declaration of Assets Act (Act 23/2018)
- The Good Governance and Integrity Reporting Act 31/2015
- Financial Intelligence and Anti-Money Laundering Act 6 of 2002
- Asset Recovery Act 9 of 2011
Media rights and freedom of expression
- Information and Communication Technologies Act 44/2001
- Official Secrets Act 13/1972
- The Act restricts access to certain types of government-held information and limits journalists’ access to official documents deemed “classified.” As such, access to information remains a pressing legislative gap in Mauritius.
Institutions
- Financial Crimes Commission
- Established in 2024, replacing the Independent Commission Against Corruption
- Office of the Ombudsman
- Articles 96 to 101 of the Constitution outline the duties and responsibilities of the Ombudsman in the procurement of information necessary for the public interest and deploying investigations to ensure information is disclosed.
Programs and Policies
- The Financial Services Commission (FSC) issued Guidance Notes on Whistleblowing to clarify its expectations regarding implementation of section 45A of the Financial Services Act.
- In 2022, The Mauritius Revenue Authority (MRA) has implemented a Whistleblowing Policy for use by all its employees, stakeholders and members of the public.
- In 2025, on whistleblowing day, the Ombudsman of the Republic of Mauritius provided guidance on the framework for disclosures under the Financial Crimes Commission Act and the Declaration of Assets Act.
Law proposals
In 2023, the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) requested that the government establish a robust whistleblower protection framework. Since then; no political will has set forth any laws protecting whistleblowers.
